Why ‘overwatering’ is the worst concept in house plant care
The term ‘overwatering’ is stopping you from understanding house plant care…
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Ferns in the Shower
Creating a fern garden inside my shower
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Hosing down the snake plant family – review of Hozelock Pico Reel
My snake plants enjoy getting a shower outdoors on occasion. This time, I had the privilege of working with Lee Valley Tools to review their Hozelock Pico Reel – a compact sprayer, perfect for small spaces.
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Trellis installation for Monstera deliciosa
Installing a metal trellis to support your Monstera deliciosa.
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Books to expand your plant appreciation
Here are a few books that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed – they’ll inspire a sense of awe about the intelligence of plant life!
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Growing oxalis bulbs from eBay
A post about my techniques and adventures with starting Oxalis triangularis from bulbs I purchased on eBay.
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Purple Heart Propagation
At some point, you’ll have to prune and propagate your plants. Here’s how to do it in style!
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Understand where your plants came from
The plant nursery is a very different place compared to your home. Understanding these differences is the key to knowing how to care for your house plants.
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House Plant Tour: Elspeth & Blake
A tour of Elspeth & Blake’s house plants.
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Vintage Snake Plant – House Plant Journal
I call this a vintage snake plant because I got it from an elderly lady who had received it as a propagation from her grandmother. So it is essentially a clone from the early 1900’s.
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Monstera deliciosa – House Plant Journal
In the true spirit of ‘House Plant Journal’, here is a complete account of my relationship with my Monstera deliciosa:
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“How often should I water this plant?”
For anyone who understands plant biology, this is a loaded question – read on to find out why…
