For my 30th birthday, I received a beautiful gift - a three-foot monstera plant. Not that I like to admit it, but that was thirteen years ago. And for twelve years, my monstera has flourished until this past year. I'm not sure what has changed. I've been watering consistently, the lightning hasn't changed, and temperatures … Continue reading Rescue 911: Plant Edition
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GWG#10: A Plant I Don’t Understand
I have a confession to make. I am a serial fern killer. There I've said it. Stores should have my photo in their plant sections.'This woman is capable of murder. Beware!' the sign would read. I've tried, they've died. Ugh, I do not understand. It's so frustrating! Boston ferns, Staghorn ferns, Crispy Wave ferns - all dead. Inside … Continue reading GWG#10: A Plant I Don’t Understand
Don’t Touch
Don't even look at her. If you do she drops leaves; actually, I think she throws them at you! She's temperamental today and clearly unhappy. Before This lovely fern was given to me by a neighbour. It thrived in her garden all summer and she didn't want to see it go to waste when the … Continue reading Don’t Touch
GWG#4: Inspiration and Influence
My Dearest Gay, Just a little note to say thank you - thank you for all your gardening help and inspiration over the years. You may not know this but you are my mentor in the gardening department. You are such a big influence on how I garden. You've taught me to try new ideas … Continue reading GWG#4: Inspiration and Influence
Grow Write Guild: My First Plant
I was 19 years old when I grew my first Hoya. My parents and I had just moved into our new home - which I wasn’t overly excited about since I was in love with our old house (where the three of us had lived for the previous 15+ years). My Grandmother gave me a … Continue reading Grow Write Guild: My First Plant
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