Houseplants
Celebrate Life With Paperwhite Narcissus
There are so many reasons that we love paperwhite Narcissus, but many people ask “How do I keep narcissus foliage upright?” At the time of year when the days are short and it’s getting cold it’s uplifting to have something that we can watch grow. Paperwhites sprout and grow quickly even when planted on a shallow layer…
Read MoreHouseplants Safe For Cats and Dogs
Last week I published a list of some of the great houseplants we have in our greenhouse. Susan commented, asking if these houseplants were pet-friendly. Were they OK for dogs and cats? Her cat is a “muncher” and so she needs indoor greeenery that isn’t toxic. Our greenhouse manager, Marsha, often points out that many of…
Read MoreBringing The Outdoors In
As the foliage begins falling from shrubs and trees outdoors, it’s time to begin greening the interior of our houses. Some plants have been put outside for the summer and we bring them back inside. (See our post about preventing insect stowaways here.) But many of us are also interested in refreshing or adding to our…
Read MoreBringing Plants Back Inside For The Winter
As the latest wind and rain storm approached I brought several of my houseplants back indoors. I send many of my plants “to summer camp” and save a few tropicals and tender annuals from year to year as well. Normally I bring all of these in at the end of September, but this fall many came…
Read MoreCan I Plant My Gift Hydrangea Outside?
Before Easter and Mothers Day our greenhouse is filled with beautiful potted Hydrangea plants. These make lovely gifts but since they are raised in a greenhouse, and are in flower months before their natural blooming time when grown outdoors, many wonder if it’s possible to keep them and plant them in the landscape later. Here…
Read MoreCan I Plant Forced Bulbs In The Yard?
Learn how to place forced bulbs that have been grown in pots into the garden this spring. Most of these are perennial.
Read MoreHoliday Plants: Keep or Compost?
Some holiday plants are worth saving from year to year, and others are better tossed in the compost after New Year’s.
Read MoreCyclamen
Read how to keep the holiday Cyclamen plants healthy and flowering indoors this winter. We give you the tips for success.
Read MoreAmaryllis & Paperwhite Narcissus
Amaryllis and paper white narcissus are bulbs to grow indoors in the winter. Learn the tricks for growing these flowers easily.
Read MoreBringing Plants Indoors In The Fall
Houseplants and tender annuals can be over-wintered inside. Here are the products that will make this process easier.
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