This post was created in partnership with BAND AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages. How to Repot a Cactus: Ever wonder, “How am I supposed to repot those cute (but prickly!) cacti friends of mine?” Me too! After dealing with HUGE prickly projects, like the Euphorbia Ammak that used to reside in my living room, to repotting…
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Color and pattern inspiration from the Garfield Conservatory
What to do with three free hours in Chicago on a work trip? Do what any plant-loving designer would do and visit the Garfield Conservatory for a little color and pattern inspiration. I have been to many botanical gardens, conservatories and plant places around the world, and hats off to you, Chicago, this one may…
PLANT PLACES: Pollen Floral Works
Wanna be whisked away to an overwhelmingly inspiring, whimsical, lush, plant-filled oasis? Keep on readin’ for a tour of one of our all-time favorite plant places, Pollen Floral Works. Owners Jason & Vince Vorse are an epic power couple who brought their Los Angeles talents all the way to Jason’s hometown of Castle Rock, Washington…
Plant Places: Peacock & Co.
Jungalistas! We’re taking y’all on a tour of one of our all-time favorite plant places. This time, it’s a mega-cool, modern shop called Peacock & Co. that has been rockin’ it since 2014. Owner Stephanie Saharopulos creates a lush, laid back vibe with a minimal color palette that lets all of the greenery goodness steal the…
Weekend botanicals and what they teach me
I like to walk slowly outside so that I can give my attention to small moments that bring me joy and inspiration, often having to so with plants and flowers. This weekend, I came across a handful of botanicals that made me smile and think. I took a small lesson from each one of these…
Plant-o-Pedia: Bird’s Nest Fern
A question we get a lot is ‘What fern can I keep alive’? While ferns are certainly not members of the easy-care club, Asplenium nidus, aka the Bird’s Nest Fern, is one that won’t turn sad and crispy instantly in the drier confines of the average home. With some attention to the humidity situation around it,…