Author: Cecilia Turner

The Best Low Maintenance Houseplants; A Tried and True Guide

The Best Low Maintenance Houseplants; A Tried and True Guide

I love nature. I know it’s a very generic and broad statement, but it is true. What does this have to do with low maintenance houseplants? Let me provide you with some context so that you can perhaps relate. I love spending time outdoors because 

Plant Mindfulness Practices: Tried and True Ways to Reduce Anxiety

Plant Mindfulness Practices: Tried and True Ways to Reduce Anxiety

Caring for houseplants is one of the best ways to reduce my anxiety. Don’t take my word for it (though you should 😜). There are many published research papers that prove the benefits of plants on our mental health. I dedicated a Blog on How 

Why Plants Help Reducing Anxiety. Plant-Minduflness And The Best Plants.

Why Plants Help Reducing Anxiety. Plant-Minduflness And The Best Plants.

I am an anxious person. I am aware of it, and I am not ashamed of it. I know, and you should know it too, that there is nothing wrong with being anxious. According to the WHO, anxiety disorders affected 301 million people globally in 

How To Grow A New Plant From Cuttings

How To Grow A New Plant From Cuttings

Growing a new plant from cuttings is a very satisfying experience. Not only do you get to witness the miracle of nature, but you also acquire new plants for free that you can either keep to grow your own collection, or share with friends to 

Pebble Tray; What It Is And How to Make One

Pebble Tray; What It Is And How to Make One

A pebble tray, also known as humidity tray, is a plant hack that can help you increase the humidity around houseplants that require it the most. Are pebble trays effective? If so, what do you need to know to make them beneficial for your plants 

Puppy-Proofing Your Home: Protect Your Pups from Poisonous Plants

Puppy-Proofing Your Home: Protect Your Pups from Poisonous Plants

Poisonous Plants…How can my beautiful and precious babies be toxic??? Well, some of them are! If you follow me on social media, you know we got a new puppy. Yes, a second dog. (My husband’s idea!). It’s like we forgot what it’s like to have 

Long Lived House Plants; Which Plants Live For Many Years

Long Lived House Plants; Which Plants Live For Many Years

Long lived houseplants: Tried and true. Each and every single one of these plants has been in our home for many years. The oldest one, which I am mentioning in this Blog, has been with me for 19 years. To strengthen my argument about which 

Plants That Need Little Water | The Best Drought Tolerant HousePlants

Plants That Need Little Water | The Best Drought Tolerant HousePlants

Plants that need little water, or drought tolerant plants, are those that can survive without water for up to two to three weeks, making them perfect for when you go on vacation. Likewise, if your lifestyle often takes you away from home for extended periods, these 

13 Must-Have Tools To Keep Your Plants Healthy

13 Must-Have Tools To Keep Your Plants Healthy

We all have our own favourite tools of the trade, and mine happens houseplant tools. I love plants and I have over 100 of them in our home. As of the date of this blog, I have 109 plants to be exact! Nedless to say, 

AI Plant Identifier; Unleash The Free Power In Your Phone’s Camera

AI Plant Identifier; Unleash The Free Power In Your Phone’s Camera

AI, which is an acronym for Artificial Intelligence, is one of the hottest topics of conversation these days. It scares a lot of people due to its incredible capabilities and potential. The reality is that AI has been around for a while. It is here