plant care & mindfulness
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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, 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 …
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, 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 …
Windowsill plants are very particular plants because they need to meet very specific requirements. First of all, these plants need to thrive in plenty of bright light. Furthermore, if your kitchen window is facing West, then you’ll need plants that love the heat and direct …