Container Gardening: Houseplants
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The First Blooms Of My Schlumbergera!
After sharing with you the first buds on my schlumbergera, I’m now happy to share with you some of the first blooms! Of course there are many many buds just waiting to open, so I am happy to say that this shabbat we’ll be enjoying a lovely burst of color in the middle of our…
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Succulent Party Favor Using Miniature Plastic Trophies
I love the look of antique silver trophies filled with fresh cut flowers from the garden, though no such trophies have appeared in my life, so for the time being I am having fun making little succulent party favors or succulent place holders using small plastic trophies and succulent cuttings from my container garden. It…
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Getting A Moth Orchid To Re-Bloom
So the story goes like this: after making a huge purchase at a nursery in September 2014, my husband told the guy ringing up our order to throw in the lovely Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis ) I had picked out for myself as a present. And since this is Israel where purchases in many family owned…
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Forcing Amaryllis Bulbs In Pots Year After Year After Year!
There are very few things quite as stunning as a pot of forced Amaryllis bulbs in bloom. And the good news is that this exciting process is so easy to achieve year after year, with just a few simple Amaryllis bulb forcing directions under your belt. Unlike other bulbs traditionally forced to fill our homes…
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Schlumbergera (xmas cactus, hanukkah cactus) Buds Now In Stock!
I’ve been patiently waiting to see when my beloved schlumbergera cactus would start to show signs of the brilliant flowering show that it gives us every year in December, and at long last yesterday I spotted tiny buds beginning to form. So truly exciting! I keep this plant outdoors (in the shade) for the summer…
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Rooting Cuttings In Water: Purple Heart
After an intense week of Hanukkah crafting, (and nothing to share with you just yet as I have to wait until my client posts the projects on their site) and a house that looks like it was burglarized or possibly hit by a hurricane, it is time to clean up! And what does this have…
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Propogating Purple Heart From Cuttings, So Simple!
One of the great joys of gardening, and in my case, container gardening for the most part, is propogating plants to either have some more of something you love, or to refresh a plant that has grown tired or unattractive. I generally stick to those plants that practically do all the work themselves, and purple…
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Propagating And Caring For Spider Plants, A Cycle That Keeps Repeating Itself!
I don’t know about you, but I just love spider plants! Maybe because they remind me of my childhood and my mother’s plant collection, or maybe because it is just so fun to watch them produce their babies! And I’m not talking about just a few babies, but in the right conditions the plant can…
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Potted Amaryllis in Bloom!
My potted amaryllis bulbs are blooming and it is a truly spectacular sight! Yes, it is true, I had expected the bulbs to bloom months ago indoors, but I’m not complaining, and had they bloomed when expected I may not have even been home to enjoy them. Amaryllis are actually one of the easiest bulbs…
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Decorate Your Next Party Or Event With Plants, And You Can Even Rent Them!
Limelight hydrangea topiaries flanking the entrance impart a casual elegance. Photo credit: mgaarchitects.com When it comes to planning an event or a special party, there’s really no limit to the kind of space one can use depending of course on the occasion. Industrial loft spaces and rustic barns are very popular for weddings, for example,…
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Stunning Schlumbergera In Bloom!
My beloved schlumbergera (xmas cactus) is in bloom, and somehow this year the plant produced both red and pink blooms, prooving that it is not only a hybrid, but a hybrid of a hybrid! I bought this plant last year from a local nursery, full of buds but a little worse for the wear. And…
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New Hope For A Very Bare Ficus (On Account Of Unconditional Love?)
Back in October, as you can see in the photo above, my Green Island Ficus was not a happy camper, not in the least bit. This ficus, who even has a name on account of my guessing that being a ficus she might give us a few problems, is supposed to be a “hardy” ficus…