Keep houseplants happy—here are tips on why rest is an important part of houseplant care. Read Article
Give Houseplants a Rest
Tag Archives: container gardening
Growing Succulents
Watch a video about growing succulents as houseplants or outdoors. Read Article
Christmas Azalea
Tips on azalea care, focusing on growing azaleas in pots. Read Article
Bringing Garden Design Indoors
Apply some principles of garden design to your houseplants for a great winter display. Read Article
Growing Citrus Indoors
Tricia from Peaceful Valley talks about growing citrus trees indoors. Read Article
Forcing Bulbs in Water
Can I force any bulb in water, or just certain kinds? Read Article
Growing Paperwhites
Here’s how to grow paperwhite narcissus bulbs indoors, including how to get their stems to stay upright. Read Article
Four Years Later . . .
Last weekend we celebrated my daughter’s second birthday. She has grown and developed so much. I cannot say the same for my four-year-old living stones (Lithops spp.), which I started from seed!
Houseplants for Low Light
What are some houseplants that don’t need much light? Read Article
Christmas Cactus Prep
Here’s how to get a Christmas cactus to bloom in time for the holidays. Read Article
Book Review: My Garden, the City and Me
My Garden, the City and Me Rooftop Adventures in the Wilds of London by Helen Babbs 144 pages Timber Press, 2011 List price: $18.95 I’ll admit that I like to read chic lit now and then. It’s mildly entertaining when … Read Article