Learn how to take beautiful and artistic macro flower photography with these tips! Macro photography allows you to explore the beautiful world of flowers in a unique and up close way. How else can you get this close to a hungry little mason bee as it visits a flower head for nectar? Or experience the…
With delicate pink petals and lacy green foliage, Pacific Bleeding Heart lights up early spring on the west coast. Growing in forest areas from British Columbia all the way to Central California, this wild bleeding heart is a treasured native flower in Western North America. While hiking on my parents property in SW Washington,…
Learn how to care for your tulips after blooming right here! Tulip flowers light up early spring with their bright beautiful blooms. These gorgeous plants are a welcome sight in the spring flower beds but the blooms only last a few weeks. So what should be done with these cheerful spring bulbs once they…
Petite and colorful, columbine flowers overflow with whimsy and beauty. A romantic and old fashioned flower, columbine plants are herbaceous perennials capable of reseeding themselves. These easy growers burst to life in early spring and can tolerate both partial shade and full sun. They may look dainty, but columbine flowers pack a gardening…
Fun and unique, air plants add a quirky and charming vibe to the home. And though they are easy to grow, they do need certain conditions in order to thrive. If you are scratching your head wondering why are my air plants dying!? Then this post is for you! Common signs of a struggling…
Learn the secrets to the best soil for dahlias here! Dahlia plants boast colorful flowers that love full sun and bloom all summer long. When planted in the right growing conditions, these vibrant bloomers will produce heaps of flowers up to first frost. But dahlia flowers need the right kind of soil in order to…
Hanging indoor plants in the bathroom can add both charm and beauty to the space. And adding indoor greenery to your washroom can boost mental health and improve air quality. But bathroom plants often need to be able to withstand high humidity and lower light, so you need to use care when choosing indoor plants…
This is the ultimate guide on how to get your air plants to bloom! Air plants are exotic indoor plants that don’t require any soil. They thrive in bright indirect light and are common to humid jungle areas in South America. Air plant flower blooms unfurl in beautiful colors from the mother plant. These beautiful…
Featuring gorgeous white flowers and vibrant green leaves, peace lily are easy to grow and adaptable to low light environments. This easy to grow indoor houseplant is a rewarding plant that is fun to grow. But how long does a peace lily bloom? How Long Is Peace Lily Bloom Time? A healthy peace lily can…
Petunia flowers wave cheerfully from window boxes and hanging baskets and offer bright floral cheer from spring through early fall. These gorgeous flowers burst with color, tolerate full sun and are fairly easy to grow. But are petunias perennials? Or annuals? Read on to learn all about how petunia plants grow and how you should…
Do you lead a super busy life but still want to enjoy a flower garden? Choose easy to grow, low maintenance flowers and make your garden dreams a reality! Choosing easy to grow low-maintenance plants can make gardening a reality for even the most harried among us. While gardening can require a lot of work,…
Lavender plants bring a relaxing aura to the garden. These fragrant herbs thrive in full sun and have beautiful, fragrant flowers. There are many great companion plants you can pair with lavender that require the same light and soil and will add to the peaceful ambiance of your garden. When choosing companion plants for lavender,…
Do air plants need sun or shade? Quirky and fun, air plants are all the rage. Hailing from humid jungles in South America, air plants are easy to grow and aesthetically pleasing indoor plants. The best thing about these unique plants is that they can grow in many creative ways: on a book shelf, hanging…
Succulents vs air plants… what in the world is the difference!? Succulents and air plants are two popular houseplants known for their unique appearance and easy growing habits. Both plants add low maintenance charm to the home and are great for beginner indoor gardeners. But air plants and succulents are NOT the same plant, and…
This printable spring to-do list will give you direction when cleaning up your garden beds and preparing for spring. A flutter of excitement stirs in every gardener’s heart when early spring emerges. The flowers, the vegetables, the bees… from beneath our parka we are a bit woozy just thinking of glorious spring. The new growth…
These easy sunflower garden ideas will bring creativity and beauty to your garden design. Bees and butterflies will also enjoy your creative sunflower garden methods as well! Sunflowers are one of the easiest flowers to grow. All you need are sunflower seeds, loose soil that is well draining, and a full sun location. Sunflowers (Helianthus…
These surprising benefits of flower gardening will encourage you to buy some seeds and plant a flower garden this spring! Did you there is a way to boost your mood, increase your physical activity, spark joy and improve the environment? (And all at the same time?) What if I told you you can achieve all…
As an native Oregonian I’ve been delighted by the stunning Portland International Rose Garden. The flower-laden Portland Rose Garden is the crown jewel of this beautiful city. It’s definitely one of the best Portland parks to visit! Filled with thousands of gorgeous roses, this test garden is a must see for tourists and locals alike….
Houseplants are a wonderful source of calm and natural beauty. They bring endless amounts of joy to indoor gardeners. In order to meet their full potential, houseplants need a quality water source. But what is the best water for indoor plants? Should you use tap water or distilled water? Is filtered water better or should…
Learn how to care for peperomia plants in this easy to follow, detailed guide! Imagine walking through a lush jungle with thousands of vibrant green plants layered in a peaceful canopy of color. Your eye rests on the small, heart shaped leaves of the charming and popular peperomia plant. This heat loving plant cascades from…