We all have them. Plants that we hate that we love. Peace Lilies, Parlor Palms, Dumbcane and Prayer Plants are a few of the plants that I just cannot resist, no matter the number I have failed. Rather than give up on these beauties, I have decided to learn all I can about each and face the challenge.
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Gardening 101 – Part One
So you have decided that you are ready to start your very own vegetable garden! Congrats, that is the first step! So what do we do now? Today we will cover hardiness zones, types of garden beds and choosing your vegetables.
Hardiness Zones
The first step to determining when and what to plant is to find out which USDA hardiness zone you reside in. The USDA planting/hardiness zone map is a tool used by gardeners to aid them in choosing what type or variety of plant will grow best in their microclimate. *If you live outside of the U.S. click here to locate your country and find your local hardiness zone map!
…History of the Tradescantia Plant: The Wandering Jew
Collaboration: Hannah and Jessica
Most Houseplant Addicts are familiar with the popular and well-known Tradescantia genus of plants. It is a beautiful trailing group of plants that spread easily, come in many textures, colors and take little care to thrive. They go by many names; Inch Plant, Speedy Jenny, Spiderwort and more! But most likely you know these popular plants by their controversial common name “Wandering Jew“.
Do you know where this plants common name comes from? We thought we did! But the truth is, we only knew a small portion of the folklore and history behind this name.
…Peace Lily Care Guide
I have a Peace Lily in my collection that has been by far the most dramatic plant i’ve had to learn to care for. Thankfully, the way they show what’s wrong, helps give clues as to what’s going on with them!
This stunning plant, with it’s large dark green leaves and spectacular white flowers, is a common houseplant that’s relatively cheap to buy! They even help with purifying the air in your home by breaking down gases like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. This plant comes with the label of ‘easy for beginners’, but some of us have been through a few of them before finding great success. Hopefully by the end of reading this blog, you’ll be able to have a positive and successful experience with your Peace Lily.
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