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🌸 Mother’s Day Garden Sale – 15% Off Everything! 🌸

Hey garden friends!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the nurturing spirit of moms (and plant lovers of all kinds!) than with a gift that grows? Whether you’re shopping for your mom, a plant-loving friend, or even treating yourself, I’ve got something special blooming just for you!

From now through Mother’s Day, everything in my shop is 15% off — yes, everything! That includes:

🌿 Gardening essentials – thoughtful tools and goodies every gardener will love
🌼 Flower and herb seed packets – perfect for planting a garden full of beauty or flavor
🌱 Cute 3D printed planters – from charming character pots to nature-inspired designs
🪴 Live plants – because who doesn’t love a living gift?

It’s the perfect time to stock up for spring, surprise a plant-loving mom, or start your own garden journey. Every order is packed with care and joy — just like the gardens we grow together.

Browse the shop, grab your favorites, and don’t wait — this Mother’s Day Sale ends soon! May 4th

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Happy planting, and happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms and garden mentors out there! 💚

🌿 Pretty but Perilous: 4 Beautiful Indoor Plants That Are Toxic to Pets

If you’re like me, you love filling your home with lush, leafy plants — they brighten up a space and bring a little piece of nature indoors. But if you also share your space with a curious cat, playful pup, or other furry friend, it’s important to be mindful of which plants might pose a danger to them.

Some of the prettiest indoor plants can be surprisingly toxic to pets. Today, I’m sharing four popular plants that look gorgeous in your home but should be kept out of reach if you have animals around.

🌿 1. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Why We Love It:
With its elegant white blooms and deep green leaves, the Peace Lily is a timeless indoor plant favorite. It thrives in low light and is easy to care for.

Why It’s Toxic:
Peace Lilies contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause drooling, vomiting, mouth irritation, and difficulty swallowing if chewed on by cats or dogs.

Safe Tip:
If you love this plant’s look, consider displaying it in a hanging planter or a room your pets don’t visit.

🌿 2. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Why We Love It:
Pothos is a hardy, fast-growing vine with heart-shaped leaves that come in green, yellow, or white variegation. It’s one of the easiest houseplants for beginners.

Why It’s Toxic:
Like the Peace Lily, Pothos contains insoluble calcium oxalates, which can lead to oral irritation, vomiting, and swelling if ingested by pets.

Safe Tip:
Try trailing Pothos high up on shelves or in macrame hangers, well out of paw’s reach.

🌿 3. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

Why We Love It:
The Snake Plant, also known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, adds striking vertical lines and air-purifying benefits to any room. It’s tough as nails and survives on neglect.

Why It’s Toxic:
This plant contains saponins, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if your pet chews on its stiff leaves.

Safe Tip:
Position your Snake Plant in corners or rooms where your pets can’t nibble, or opt for a pet-safe alternative like a Calathea.

🌿 4. Philodendron

Why We Love It:
Philodendrons are classic, easy-care houseplants with trailing or upright varieties that thrive in a range of light conditions. Their heart-shaped leaves add softness and charm to shelves and plant stands.

Why It’s Toxic:
Philodendrons also contain insoluble calcium oxalates, which can irritate the mouth, tongue, and throat and cause drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if pets take a bite.

Safe Tip:
Display philodendrons in hanging baskets or high shelves far from curious paws, or swap it for a Peperomia or Prayer Plant for a safer choice.

🌱 Final Thoughts

Plants can uplift a space, but safety comes first when you have furry family members. If you already have one of these toxic beauties, consider moving it to an inaccessible spot or replacing it with pet-friendly plants like the Parlor Palm, Spider Plant, or Air Plants.

It’s always a good idea to double-check plant toxicity on reliable resources like the ASPCA website or consult with your vet.

Have a favorite pet-safe plant you love? Drop it in the comments — I’d love to hear about it! 🌸🐾

🌸 Lemon & Lavender Flower Shortbread Tart

Easter is the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of spring with light, colorful, and creative treats. If you’re looking to move beyond the usual chocolate eggs and bunny cupcakes, this Lemon & Lavender Flower Shortbread Tart is a unique, elegant dessert that captures the freshness of the season. Topped with delicate edible flowers, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious — a showstopper for your Easter table.

✨ Ingredients:

For the Shortbread Crust:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp dried edible lavender buds (optional, for extra floral touch)

For the Lemon Curd:

¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
Zest of 2 lemons
¾ cup sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, cubed

For Decoration:

Edible flowers: pansies, violas, nasturtiums, borage, or marigold petals
Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Powdered sugar, for dusting

🌿 Instructions:

1. Make the Shortbread Crust:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
Mix in the flour, salt, and lavender until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Prick the bottom with a fork.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool.

2. Prepare the Lemon Curd:

In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 8–10 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in the butter, one piece at a time, until smooth.
Pour the curd into the cooled crust and chill for at least 2 hours until set.

3. Decorate:

Just before serving, gently place edible flowers and mint leaves over the set curd.
Lightly dust with powdered sugar for a soft, springtime finish.

🌸 Tips:

Use only certified edible, pesticide-free flowers from a trusted source.
Add a little honey drizzle or a lavender-infused whipped cream on the side for extra indulgence.
This tart is best enjoyed the same day it’s decorated, so the flowers stay fresh.

🌸 How to Take Care of an Easter Lily Plant

Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) are those beautiful, trumpet-shaped white flowers that often show up around springtime, especially during Easter celebrations. They’re elegant, fragrant, and surprisingly easy to care for — if you know what they like! Let’s dive into how to keep your Easter lily happy and healthy.

🌞 Light

Easter lilies love bright, indirect light. If you’re keeping it indoors, place it near a sunny window but out of direct, harsh afternoon sun — too much direct light can scorch the leaves. A spot with morning sunlight or filtered light is ideal.

If you decide to move your Easter lily outdoors, it’ll thrive in a spot with partial shade or filtered sunlight, especially in the warmer months.

💧 Watering

These plants prefer their soil to be evenly moist but never soggy. Water your Easter lily when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Be careful not to overwater — good drainage is key to preventing root rot.

When watering:

Water thoroughly until it runs out the bottom of the pot.
Empty any excess water from the saucer to keep the roots healthy.

In drier indoor environments or hotter weather outdoors, you might need to water more often.

🌱 Soil

Easter lilies grow best in well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. A quality potting mix with added perlite or sand will help improve drainage. If planting outside, make sure the garden soil drains well — heavy clay soils should be amended with compost or sand.

🏡 Indoors or Outdoors?

Indoors: Easter lilies are often grown indoors as a decorative plant around spring. After the blooms fade, you can either keep it as a houseplant (it may go dormant) or move it outside.
Outdoors: Once the danger of frost has passed, you can transplant your Easter lily outdoors. They’re perennial in USDA zones 4-9, meaning they’ll come back year after year with proper care.

🐾 Is It Safe for Pets?

🚨 Important Note: Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats — even a small nibble on a leaf or a sip of water from the vase can be very dangerous, causing kidney failure.

For dogs and other pets, they aren’t considered as toxic, but it’s still best to keep them out of reach as they can cause stomach upset if chewed.

If you have curious kitties in your home, it’s safest to either skip Easter lilies or keep them in a room your pets can’t access.

🌸 Final Tips

Remove spent flowers to encourage longer blooming.
Avoid placing the plant near heating or cooling vents.
If planting outdoors, give your lily space — about 12-18 inches apart from other plants.

With a little attention and the right care, your Easter lily can bring beauty to your home or garden well beyond Easter!

New! Refer a Friend & Earn Rewards at Printhousedesign 🌿

Hey plant fam! 👋

We’re super excited to share something we’ve been working on just for you — our brand-new Referral Program at Printhousedesign1 STARTS this MONDAY! It’s our way of spreading the love (and the leaves) while saying thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community.

Here’s how it works:

🌿 Give $5, Get $5
Send your unique referral code to your friends. When they place their first order of $15 or more, they get $5 off, and you’ll get $5 store credit to use on anything you love — plants, planters, gifts, you name it.

And there’s more… 🌼

We’re adding extra perks just for our true plant lovers:

🌱 Refer 3 friends = Free mini plant or seed packet
🌷 Refer 5 friends = $15 shop credit or an exclusive planter

The more friends you refer, the more green goodies you earn. It’s a win-win!

Ready to start sharing?

SPECIAL CODE: REFERAL5 ( give this code to friends & family & make sure she/he/they mention YOUR name so you can GRAB YOUR DEALS)

We’re so grateful for your support — you help us grow, in every sense of the word. 💚

Angela

Printhousedesign owner