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Air Plants…easy, artsy, fun…for every level of gardener

By |February 10th, 2014|

Air Plants are funky, fun and trending right now! Air Plants (Tillandsia genus) live on air in the sense that they pull moisture and nutrients from the air through their leaves, rather than from soil. They do not possess true roots, but root-like structures that help them anchor to trees and rocks. Many have colored foliage or interesting blooms and often the leaves mature from green to red before flowering and then dying. No worries, though…they live several years and produce offshoot “pups” to continue the family line! […]

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Terrariums…A Trend to Get Inside Of!

By |February 9th, 2014|

Terrariums seem to cycle in and out of style every few decades, but are always enchanting. The current day terrarium trend fits perfectly with our desires to connect with nature and the “be green” joy of reusing and repurposing a variety of objects. They are also wonderful outlets for creativity and self-expression. […]

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Those gifted Orchids…a Bit of History

By |November 19th, 2013|

Orchids are some of the plant world’s most beautiful and persistent survivors, with origins dating back to the time of the Tyrannosaurus! They come not from one genus, but from over 800 natural genera with more than 100,000 hybrids. While some Orchids grow in soil, many of the Orchids popular for our homes today actually grow in trees in their native habitats. […]

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Poinsettia History

By |November 19th, 2013|

Poinsettias were known at least as far back as Aztec times, when in the 14th to 16th centuries they used them for practical purposes. The sap was used for controlling fevers and the bright red, flower-like bracts for dye. Franciscan priests began using the “flowers” ornamentally in the 17th century as part of their nativity processions. […]

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Houseplants as an Indoor Nature Connection

By |November 19th, 2013|

The mere presence of a lone Peace Lily tucked in the corner of the living room is nice. But, with a bit more thought and effort regarding placement, arrangement and interaction with houseplants, benefits similar to those received from being outdoors in nature can be achieved. Of course, this is all based on having more plants than one….lone…Peace Lily.  If a home is to truly be a plant boosted sanctuary, plants should be placed throughout the home. No worries – there are houseplants suited or adaptable to every level of light and a bit of research or experimentation will likely show there is really no need to be limited to one sunny windowsill. […]

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Green & Healthy Windowsill Herbs

By |November 18th, 2013|

Grow- your-own goodness right at your fingertips!

How are Windowsill Herbs Green & Healthy?

Chemical free growth – protects environmental & personal health
Fewer bags, tins, bottles  – reduces landfill waste
Live plants provide oxygen and help clear air born toxins – promotes environmental & personal health
Provide low calorie, vitamin rich seasoning – makes it easy to create healthier meals for a healthier body

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