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Plant Morphology Guides - The Basics of Plant Care
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Feb 19th 2021
Understanding how plants are built can offer us insight into the way plants grow. Knowing the basics of plant morphology helps build our plant parent intuition as we learn to care for our diverse co...
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All About Light Meters
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 22nd 2021
When selecting a new plant, the first question you should ask yourself is: “What kind of light do I have?” To determine what kind of light we have (and who has light?!), we usually look to the direc...
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How to Create Your Own Aroid Soil Mix
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 16th 2021
Soil is beautiful. Soil is alive. The ecosystem of your soil is important to the health and success of your plants. In nature, the relationship between soil and plants creates and sustains whole commu...
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5 Indoor Plants on our (Realistic) 2021 Wishlist
Posted by Jessie Jacobson, Hannah Brand, Hayden Lawler on Jan 7th 2021
Hey Plant Friends!The New Year means new plants in the greenhouse. January signals a time for growth and renewal, and don’t we need it. A time to count our planty blessings a take a look at the year a...
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New Year, New Arrivals
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jan 4th 2021
Hey Plant Friends! Happy New Year. With the new year we can’t wait to bring you even more exciting plants. We are always on the search for what is new and different.Let’s start off this new year with...
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Me, my place, and plants
Posted by Saksham Rai on Aug 24th 2020
Creating a beautiful space you spend a lot of your time in is important. Now more than ever when you see your coworker’s zoom background.The basics of decorating your home with plantsLike any good...
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underrated indoor plants & why we love them
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 24th 2020
Some of our FavsPhilodendron cordatum LemonIt’s easy to love this plant with it’s heart-shaped leaves and simple care. Grow Philodendron cordatum Lemon in low to medium indirect light and water...
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Ctenanthe
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 17th 2020
When pronouncing the name of this beautiful plant, remember that the “c” is silent. These plants are native to Central and South America, and are actually considered evergreen in these areas. This...
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