Few plants in the garden outshine the beautiful mandevilla plant. Their trumpetlike flowers bloom all summer long in shades of sangria, red, magenta, pink, yellow, and white. Almost plumeria looking, these tropical plants are prolific bloomers adding rich vibrance to summer patios and balconies. But how do you care for mandevilla vines in fall and […]

For plants that require humidity in addition to water, plant misters are a must! Most plants love being spritzed, especially indoor plants. Indoor plants usually don’t get as much humidity as they would if they were outside, so spritzing them with a plant mister can help to ensure they thrive. Did you know that nearly […]

African violets are one of the most popular indoor house plants in the world.  They come in a variety of colors including violet, raspberry, pink and white. Did you know that it’s incredibly easy to prompt African violets to bloom continually? Have you ever wondered why you cannot get your African violet to bloom again […]

The next time you purchase produce at the grocery store, remember that you can easily regrow leeks at home.  Leeks are a type of vegetable and they are in the same family as onions, garlic, chives, scallions, and shallots.  They have a mild, onion-like flavor. You can serve leeks raw in a salad or boiled in […]

The Kalanchoe is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful types of succulents. Kalanchoes originate from Madagascar & come in a variety of colors such as red, orange, yellow, pink, purple white & multi-colored.  The flowers often bloom in the winter and will produce flowers for many months.  These plants thrive both […]

Grow a bouquet of fresh flowers in your garden to give as a gift or decorate a table.  Furthermore, flowering bulbs and bushes will come back every year to fill your garden and home with spectacularly beautiful bouquets.  Some popular cutting flowers include:  Dahlias, Roses, Daffodils, Lilies, Hyacinths, Tulips, Iris’s, Gladiolus, Ranunculus, Peonies, Hydrangeas & […]

Do you love hibiscus flowers? Did you know you can grow them indoors? You can also grow hibiscus from a cutting! Did you know that if you live somewhere with a cooler climate you can still enjoy their beauty year round? I recently discovered that these gorgeous tropical blooms do wonderful indoors. Instructions 1) cut […]

Did you know you can grow basil in a tiny greenhouse? All you need is a little pot and a glass dome. I used a stemless wine glass to make mine. You won’t believe how fast your basil will grow & you can transfer it to a larger pot once it’s ready! You can grow […]