We’re in the thick of summer now! Remember to stay hydrated if you’re spending time working in your lawn and garden this month. In the Garden Summer veggies and herbs are getting ready to harvest! Check your veggies and herbs regularly! August is a big month for harvesting veggies, they’re pretty much all ripe and […]
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Also known as Wandering Dude, this trailing plant is a member of the Tradescantia family and is grown for its beautiful purple leaves that can be solid colored or variegated. Perfect for hanging baskets. Light – Bright, indirect light. It can tolerate moderate light but low light can cause its leaves to lose their vibrant […]
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These plants are a Christmas classic, and though they are generally treated as a single season plant, keeping a Poinsettia year round is easier than you think! Light – Moderate to bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves. Water – Poinsettias want to stay evenly moist. Water once the top third […]
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These miniature indoor trees are commonly seen around Christmas time, but they do well as houseplants year-round. They’re highly adaptable too, making them a great plant for new gardeners. Light – Highly tolerant of all light conditions, though they prefer bright, indirect light. Water – Allow soil to dry out at least half way before […]
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There are 3 types of Holiday Cacti; Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. The differences in these Cacti can be found in their bloom time, leaf shape and, in the case of Easter Cacti, flower shape. Thanksgiving Cacti – Blooms in mid to late fall. Its leaves have the sharpest edging and feature large tubular flowers. Christmas […]