People can learn a lot from plants, if they only just listen...
Read more5 lessons Iโve learned living with 670+ plants
With my gorgeous Calathea rufibara, which I highlighted for #FoliageFriday on Instagram. Shortly afterwards, it flowered!
Official Houseplant Tour โ Summer 2017
As part of the Plant One On Me YouTube Series, I decided to answer people's requests to do an official houseplant tour. Here's a look into my space and the 670+ plants that live there.
Read moreThe colander planter makes perfect sense in the kitchen
You never have to worry about wet roots in a colander planter, since it has natural drainage. Just pop the colander right in your sink and give it a good drenching. It both washes your salad green leaves and waters the plant.
Try your hand at a colander planter in your kitchen: it's affordable, easy, and practical to do!
Read moreAllan Garden Conservatory, Toronto, Ontario
The Allan Garden Conservatory is a free conservatory in midst of the "Garden District". Though it does show its age, it offers a respite from those commuting to and from work.
Read moreThere's a snake (plant) under my sink!
Snake plants (Sanseveria) may very well be some of the easiest plants to grow in the home. They are forgiving in lower light conditions, don't require a lot of watering, and their upright growth structure make them the perfect addition for placement in the home.
Read moreHow to build a vermicomposter for the home
Here are the steps to creating your own vermicomposter for your home.
Read moreHow I compost at home: Part III โ vermicomposting
Turns out my red wiggler (worms) are gardeners tooโjust look at what they're growing in my indoor worm bin! Can you identify the other food waste in there?
You might shy away from composting in the home because you have a perception that it's unsanitary, smelly, or just downright inconvenient. Let me dispel all your composting fears!
Read moreHow I compost at home: Part II โ bokashi
Bokashi is often categorized as a form of "composting", but it's more like pickling or fermenting your food waste. It has many benefits that outweigh composting, which you can learn about here.
Read moreQueen Compostโhow Laura Rosenshine composts in the city
Laura Rosenshine, founder of Common Ground Compost, takes us through the ins and outs of composting in the city.
Read moreHow I compost at home: Part I โ freeze it!
Some places make it easier to compost than others. Here's how I compost in Brooklyn.
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