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My friend Sarah called me last spring in a panic. Her Swiss Cheese Plant — a gorgeous Monstera she’d been growing for three years — had gotten so leggy it was practically crawling across her … Read more
Last summer, I grew a row of Mammoth sunflowers along my back fence. They were supposed to be a privacy screen and a pollinator magnet. They did both jobs well. But when those giant heads … Read more
The first time I saw a lotus bloom in person, I understood why entire religions formed around this plant. It was at a botanical garden in St. Louis. Mid-July. Hot as blazes. And there were … Read more
A few years ago, a woman from our gardening club showed up at a meeting looking defeated. She had just moved into a home with a deeply shaded north-facing garden. Nothing would grow there. She’d … Read more
My grandmother had a bleeding heart plant growing in the shady corner of her garden for as long as I can remember. Every spring, those delicate arching stems would appear covered in pink and white … Read more
I’ll never forget the first time I saw a poinciana tree in full bloom. I was visiting a friend’s property in South Florida. As I drove up the driveway, this massive tree stopped me cold. … Read more
My grandmother kept a small leather notebook filled with her own handwritten notes about flowers. Each family member’s birthday was listed alongside their birth flower, complete with care instructions and symbolic meanings. When my cousin … Read more
My friend Jessica moved into a beautiful apartment last year. One problem: north-facing windows and a living room that barely saw natural light. She’d killed three plants within the first month. “I’m just not a … Read more
You know that snake plant in the corner of your living room? The one thats been thriving even when you forget to water it for a month. What if I told you that one plant … Read more
I was at a job in Brookside last fall, looking at a huge, beautiful maple tree in a client’s backyard. Its leaves were fire-engine red. The homeowner asked me, “Why does this one turn red, … Read more
Ever wonder how a little seed turns into a giant sunflower that follows the sun? I do all the time. My neighbor, Sarah over in East Austin, she planted some with her kids last spring. … Read more
Propagating snake plants, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue or sansevieria, is an easy way to get more of these popular houseplants for free. Snake plants are hardy succulents that can thrive even in low light … Read more