Air plants have a quiet magic about them. No soil, sculptural leaves, and just enough wild personality to feel like living art. The terrarium style in the photo—gold geometric glass, soft stones, glowing lights, and lush air plants—is a perfect example of how simple elements can come together to create something truly special. Let’s walkContinue reading “Air Plants Made Easy: How to Create a Glowing Terrarium Look (Plus Simple Care Tips)”
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How to Propagate Rosemary
Rosemary is one of those herbs that wants to be shared 🌿—and propagating it is surprisingly easy. If you’ve got one healthy plant, you can turn it into many with just a little patience. How to Propagate Rosemary (Step-by-Step) What you’ll need: 1. Take a Cutting Choose a soft, flexible stem (new growth works best).Continue reading “How to Propagate Rosemary”
Garden books to help a beginner plan and grow a successful spring garden
Here are 4 highly-recommended garden books to help a beginner plan and grow a successful spring garden—great for everything from soil prep and seed starting to planting schedules and plant care: 🌱 1. The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible by Edward C. Smith A go-to classic for new gardeners, this book breaks down soil preparation, raised bedContinue reading “Garden books to help a beginner plan and grow a successful spring garden”
Ladybugs in Winter: Why They Visit Your Home & Why Gardeners Love Them!
If you’ve spotted a bright little ladybug crawling along your window or wall this winter, you’re not alone. As temperatures drop, these tiny garden heroes go on the hunt for warmth—and sometimes our cozy homes look like the perfect winter hideaway. Why Ladybugs Come Inside in Winter Ladybugs (also called lady beetles) are not pests—they’reContinue reading “Ladybugs in Winter: Why They Visit Your Home & Why Gardeners Love Them!”
Winter Sowing with Ziplock Bags: A Simple January Seed-Starting Method
f you’re itching to garden in January but your beds are frozen solid, winter sowing is your new best friend. Using clear ziplock bags, you can start hardy flower seeds outdoors—even in the cold—without grow lights, heat mats, or complicated setups. This method mimics nature: seeds experience cold, moisture, and light, then sprout when theContinue reading “Winter Sowing with Ziplock Bags: A Simple January Seed-Starting Method”
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