Many tropical houseplants need high humidity to thrive, and an easy DIY pebble tray can help. Here’s how to make a pebble tray for plants. The humidity level inside the average home is very low compared to a tropical outdoor environment. With air conditioning and central heating, we tend to strip much of the moisture …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash With Medjool Dates
This roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash recipe is a super-easy side dish, made with healthy oils, salt and pepper, and a tiny bit of added sweetness from the dates. It’s even Whole30 compliant! Do you think you don’t like Brussels sprouts? Let me tell you, this recipe is going to change your mind! Roasting …
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Plant Lovers
Are you looking for Valentine’s Day gifts for plant lovers? These love-themed houseplants make perfect gifts for that special someone. Giving your beloved a bouquet of flowers is a lovely gesture. But the blooms will die in a week’s time, and they’ll have to toss the withered stems—not exactly what you’re going for as a …
How to Make Water Soluble Calcium Eggshell Fertilizer
Calcium is an essential nutrient for plants, and eggshells are a great source of it! Here’s how to make a water-soluble eggshell fertilizer for just pennies. All plants need a good all-around fertilizer to provide them with the macro and micronutrients they need to thrive. Calcium is a plant micronutrient, meaning that it’s needed in …
Delicious Recipes With Winter Vegetables
Cooking with in-season produce just makes sense, whether you’re an avid gardener or you support local growers at the farmer’s market. But finding delicious recipes with winter vegetables can be challenging! Although summertime is peak gardening season, and we all look forward to growing (or buying) ripe, juicy tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and versatile summer …
12 DIY Indoor Hanging Planters to Beautify Your Home
Beautiful hanging planters can be expensive, so why not save money and make a couple of these DIY indoor hanging planters? Using indoor hanging planters is the perfect way to add more space for your growing plant collection, especially if you’re running out of room on your windowsills and furniture. Or, maybe you just want …
10 Inspirational Houseplant Quotes (With Photos)
Are you inspired by houseplant quotes? I sure am, so I’ve put together my ten very favorite ones to share with you and spark some joy! Caring for houseplants is such a rewarding hobby. Reading houseplant quotes always inspires me to take even better care of my plant babies, and remember how much enjoyment houseplants …
15 Festive Christmas Plants for Holiday Decorating
Decorating your home for the holidays with houseplants is a festive way to bring cheer to your winter celebrations. Here are 15 beautiful Christmas plants to add to your holiday décor. When it comes to Christmas decorating, you probably think of spruce wreaths, kissing balls, and swags of greenery to brighten your home, along with …