Origins of Plant Names(Post)

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    Pick-A-Pack of Native Perennials(Post)

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    Plant Parent Starter Pack(Post)

    October 19th, 2021 Plant Parent Starter Pack Hey Plant Friends! This week we are bringing to you the ultimate plant parent starter p ...

    Hoya cumingiana(Post)

    Hoya cumingiana Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Hoya cumingiana. This plant is native to the Philippines and belongs to the Apocynaceae or Dogbane plant family along w ...

    our favorite plant partners(Post)

    We made so many new friends on Instagram this year! Here is a look at who we are following and you should too! @urbanjunglemsp James Dale - a Minneapolis based plant dad with a passion for Hoya ...

    Top 7 Plants for Dorm Rooms, Apartments, and Classrooms(Post)

    It’s time for all things back-to-school! The change in seasons brings cooler weather and a greater focus on our indoor spaces as we find ourselves inside more and more. Though we still have time to e ...

    Homalomena Camouflage(Post)

    Weekly Plant Chat: Homalomena Camouflage Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Homalomena wallisii ‘Camouflage’. This plant is known for its beautiful green vari ...

    Philodendron Lickety Split(Post)

    Weekly Plant Chat: Philodendron Lickety Split Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum, previously classified as Philodendron bipinnatifidum or P ...

    ​How to Harvest and Preserve Herbs(Post)

    Ah, the tastes of summer. Fresh produce from your very own garden or from the farmers market can’t be beat, and fresh herbs just take everything to the next level. The best reason to grow an herb g ...

    Shrub Spotlight(Post)

    Shrub Spotlight Adding shrubs to your landscape is an excellent way to provide structure, frame buildings, anchor designs, and create year-round interest in your space. Check out some o ...

    Polygonatum(Post)

    Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal) The best garden additions are those that serve many roles in the space and provide multi-season interest, sh ...

    Sansevieria Samurai(Post)

    August 17th, 2021 Sansevieria Samurai Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Sansevieria ehrenbergii commonly known as S ...