How to Manage Pest Insects
Learn various environmentally-friendly methods to keep insects from harming your plants.
Early Spring Cleaning
Stephanie talks about early spring and what to do with all that stuff you find while cleaning out your house.
Happy Birthday Rose Behnke!
In honor of one of our founders, Rose Behnke, on what would have been her 110th birthday, Stephanie wanted to share a little Behnke’s history. Read about Rose and her love of African violets.
Early March Gardening
Don’t just stare out the window, wishing for spring, get a jump start with these tips!
Tips for Dealing with Mosquitoes
You could have the most beautiful outdoor space, but if you get bitten up every time you go out, you might not ever want to use it.
Sustainable Landscaping: Why and How
We live in an ever-changing world and it’s time our landscaping practices caught up.
Create a Lovely Valentine Arrangement with Plants
Give your Valentine the gift of potted plants with this themed arrangement.
All About Potted Palms
Yearning to add a little tropical flair to your home? Coming in many shapes, sizes and levels of care, you’re sure to find a palm that will suit your needs and have you thinking warm thoughts.
Watching Birds in Winter
You don’t have to be a gung-ho birder to appreciate spying a sprightly bird on a dreary winter day. Learn how to attract more birds to your yard, which ones you’re most likely to see and how to identify the ones you don’t recognize.
A Gift of Experience
Experience is the best teacher and, sometimes, the best gift. Recently, Stephanie took a kitchen knife skills class as part of a Christmas present from her children.
Grow Light Basics
If you’re thinking of starting plants from seeds or have more plants that windowsills, it might be time to learn about grow lights.
Winter Has Come!
The recent winter weather has prompted Stephanie to reevaluate her outlook on snow. Read about her new sunnier perspective.