PAR vs. Foot-Candles
Do you really need a PAR meter for houseplant care?
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Is it still “bright indirect light” if the sun shines on that spot for a couple hours?
Last time, I talked about making connections between light meter readings with your physical environment. We saw that…
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Understanding Light – Using a Light Meter
The smart way to get a clear understanding of light is to use a light meter AND relate the readings to your surroundings.
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Maidenhair Fern Care – Not That Delicate
Humidity doesn’t matter as much as you’ve been told…
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What hope do we have?
It’s time for a serious look at our expectations of houseplant care.
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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!
