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Category: Growing Guides

The cress is growing in thickly and very green

(Garden) Cress

March 22, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

Garden Cress is an easygoing, cold-tolerant, tasty plant that can be harvested and eaten at any point in its growing cycle. Easy to care for, harvest as needed with a pair of scissors. Find out how to grow this slightly tangy salad green!

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Spearmint looking healthy and ready to grow in spring

Mint

March 15, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

Growing mint in a container isn't only easy - it's also recommended! Mint is a delicious, voracious weed that can be grown from divisions, cuttings, or seeds. Find out how to care for mint here!

Tagged Balcony Garden, Gardening, Herbs, Mint, Potted Plants3 Comments
Paperwhites blooming at the very end of February

Paperwhites

March 8, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

If you've ever grown daffodils, you're not far off from growing a Paperwhite! These lovely little flowers grow from bulbs, and are even open to blooming in winter. Find out how to grow them in water or soil!

Tagged Balcony Garden, Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening, How to Plant, Paperwhites, Plant Guide, Potted PlantsLeave a comment
Closeup of an Iresine (Bloodleaf) leaf just after the rain

Bloodleaf

March 1, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

The Bloodleaf (Iresine) is also known as a Chicken Gizzard, which should say a lot. It's a bright red and purple bundle of joy that loves heat and humidity. Find out how to care for one!

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A Boston Fern sitting in a wooden planter hanging on the wall

Boston Fern

February 22, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

The Boston Fern is a wonderfully easy houseplant to care for. Keep the soil moist (and don't let it freeze or boil), and you'll have a happy plant for a long time to come. Read here to find out more care tips!

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A red on green polka dot plant in the same pot as a white on green

Polka Dot Plant

February 15, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

The Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is a fast-growing, self-seeding, pruning-loving houseplant of many colors. You know them when you see them! Check here for a detailed guide on taking care of them.

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Closeup of a money tree leaf after a light mistingCloseup of a money tree leaf after a light misting

Money Tree

February 8, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is a pretty easy houseplant. As long as there's no drafts and the watering schedule stays constant, it's a happy tower of green. Find out how to care for one!

Tagged Garden, Gardening, How to Plant, Money Tree, Pachira aquatica, Plant Guide, Potted PlantsLeave a comment
Two chrysanthemums growing in soft window light, full of blooms

Chrysanthemums

February 1, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

You've probably seen large, happy chrysanthemum flowers while walking about outdoors. If you've been wanting to grow some at home, check out this post to see how they thrive and what you need to do to keep them blooming.

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thyme standing strong in the summer sun

How to Grow Thyme

January 25, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

How to grow and care for thyme. There are many species of thyme, and growing them is incredibly easy. Learn all about the plant here!

Tagged Balcony Garden, Garden, Gardening, How to Plant, Plant Guide, Potted Plants, Thyme3 Comments
A tillandsia on its side with a pup growing

Tillandsia (Air Plants)

January 18, 2021May 12, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Growing Guides

This is a detailed guide on how to care for Tillandsia (air plants). These are strange, bundled-up plants that drink water from everywhere but their roots. They make for great plant pets!

Tagged Air Plant, Desk Plant, How to Plant, Indoor Plants, Plant Decor, Plant Guide, Tillandsia3 Comments

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I hope these hummingbirds' momma doesn't freak out too much!
I've started loving a muted color palette after spending some time wilderness camping. The plants, rocks, even the earth underneath it all is thriving with its tan palette. I wonder how much the color changes when there's rain!
Two things that you have to do during a Maine autumn -
Some more amazing fall colors in Boston! We don't get anything like that in SoCal, and especially not in front of lovely brick buildings.
There's some wonderfully subtle (and not so subtle) plant life around the Harvard area, even as winter starts its approach.
Always a fan of finding Ginkgo trees in the city! 🍂 They're such sturdy sulfer-eaters. 🌲 We could do with more of these trees in LA. They might clean up some of the smog!
Finally got around to making some salsa with the Shishito peppers! It turned out quite well, and not nearly as spicy as expected.
Always loving the hikes with the Sierra Club!
Found this ferocious beast growing next to the olive tree. I was told that having mushrooms in soil indicates high nutrients - and here I'd been thinking it was about time to fertilize.
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