How to Plant – Mindful Foliage

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

A surprisingly hardy little cactus growing from a crack in the stone

Making Baby Cacti

January 8, 2021April 2, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Botany

Succulents (and Cacti) are surprisingly easy to propagate - to make more plants. They can often be grown from cuttings - small pieces of the parent plant that take root. Find out how!

Flushing the Pot

July 6, 2020April 2, 2021 by Scott Dee, posted in Botany, My Garden

I’ve had a bad habit of watering my plants every 2 to 3 days - when the top layer of dirt was just starting to dry out. I just never followed proper watering techniques - letting some plants dry out a bit more, flushing the soil, and the like.