Houseplants
Cyclamen for Winter Cheer
Cold weather got you down? We have the perfect plant for you. It’s cheerful and versatile, and perfect for those who want a plant that’s not as associated with Christmas as the Poinsettia is. This plant is often called “florist Cyclamen” and it grows from a bulb. We love these bright flowers on the windowsill, …
Read MoreColor To Lift Hearts? You Can Grow That!
In the time of year when night falls like a cartoon curtain at 4:30 PM, we need all the cheer we can get. For many this lifting-hearts-and-spirits optimism can be cultivated in the house. Something growing and colorful is just what we need when the days are short. Amaryllis and Paperwhite Narcissus to the rescue!…
Read MoreFresh Color For Your House
It’s a cold, wet New England day and snowflakes are mixing with the rain drops…a sign of the winter ahead. Such weather, combined with the shorter days, can make our spirits sink. Fortunately, there’s a perfect solution: colorful houseplants, for the beginning of that time of year when we need cheering the most. Here are…
Read MoreWatering Houseplants
Plants can be killed with too much or too little water. Learn how to water your plants throughly so that they thrive.
Read MoreWhat to do With Tropical Hibiscus in Spring
“I brought my tropical hibiscus that I bought last year into the house in September,” the caller asked. “What do I do with it now?” Soon our greenhouses will be filled with these showy, easy plants that are summer annuals in this area. They make great patio and porch plants in sunny locations and many…
Read MoreLove Spring? You Can Grow That!
Lift your spirits with a group of spring-flowering bulbs, blooming indoors in February. Hyacinths are fragrant and small daffodils cheerful.
Read MoreEasy-Care Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe is a popular houseplant because their bright flowers are cheerful and they are easy to grow. There are numerous varieties available now, from the common Kalanchoe blossfeldiana that has bright red, pink, yellow or orange flowers to the v Kalanchoe are succulents so they can go a bit dry in between watering. Do water…
Read MoreThe Best of Bonsai
Marsha and Lily are presenting The Best of Bonsai this weekend. It will be a two-day celebration of this fascinating combination of art form and plants. This event has us thinking about the appeal of bonsai trees. These plants are a reminder…a living, three-dimensional Post-it note that prompts us to think about and appreciate natural…
Read MoreThoughts On Watering
Keeping Your Container Plants Hydrated The rows of watering cans in the store reminds us that the growing season is approaching. Some of these cans are traditional in shape and others are more fanciful. No matter if they are practical or silly, these watering tools represent a serious subject. Without appropriate watering container plants will…
Read MoreSeven Steps Closer to Spring – #5
A Reminder of Spring? You can grow that! The stretch of days between the end of January and the growing season can seem very long. The landscape is looking bare and brown and there isn’t even the tinsel of the holidays to distract us. Fortunately, there are houseplants. There are many plants that can be…
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