A trendy new way to decorate the interior of your home is with house plants. Also known as “interior landscaping,” it turns out, adding plants in your home does more than just offer a pop of color and nature to your rooms. Here we break down the top benefits of decorating with house plants: Plants Improve Your Mental Health: Research shows that the presence of plants can have a positive impact on your mood and overall mental health. Caring for your plants is a great distraction that can help lower daily stress and give you a sense of accomplishment and purpose. Being surrounded by plants can a ..read more

Looking for a way to add a nice touch of color and character to your outdoor areas? Why not create your own beautiful planter! It’s an easy project to tackle and the results will make you smile all summer long. There is a simple trick we follow to designing beautiful planters – just remember “thriller, filler, and spiller!” Thriller: These plants will make up the focal point of the planter. They should be tall, bold, and eye-catching. Tall ornamental grasses make great options or consider a blooming plant like dahlia, canna lily, or asters. Fillers: These plants are bushy and colorful and help ..read more

The summer season offers a variety of fresh fruits to enjoy! Here we break down some of the most popular summer fruits as well as their benefits: Lemon and Lime: A great source of Vitamin C, both lemons and limes are great fruits to add to your diet! Vitamin C can help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and lower blood pressure while also providing many benefits for the skin. Consider adding sliced lemon and/or lime to your water for a refreshing yet hydrating drink. Squeezing fresh limes and lemons make a wonderful addition to seafood dishes or even a simple salad dressing!  Mang ..read more

Can you believe summer is already upon us? As the temperatures begin to rise, it’s important to take some extra consideration for your plants. You’ll want to help your plants adjust to the change in season. Check out our tips for helping your plants thrive all summer long: Introducing Indoor Plants Back Outside After Winter: If you took your plants indoors for the cooler winter months, it’s important to prepare them to transition back outside. Start by placing the pants outdoors in a shady spot for a few hours each day. Over the course of a week, increase the outdoor time a bit each day. By da ..read more

Hanging baskets are a beautiful addition to any home garden! They add a nice pop of color and fill a space wonderfully. With hanging baskets available at our Spring Market, we thought it would be a perfect time to share how to best care for your hanging baskets.  Follow these 3 tips to keep your hanging baskets healthy all summer: Water Often: When plants are in containers, they typically need to be watered more often than those in the ground. Dip your finger 1 inch into the soil of your hanging basket, if it is dry, it’s time to water. Expect to water at least once per day and mayb ..read more

Summer is just around the corner! Now is the perfect time to stock up on all your favorites to enjoy all throughout the summer! Here are some recipes ideas to help inspire your growing: Cucumber Salad This light salad incorporates fresh cucumber, red onion, and dill with a simple dressing. A perfect accompaniment for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day!  Ingredients 2 cucumbers 1 small red onion 1 ½ tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or sherry vingar 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried) Directions: Slice the cucumber l ..read more

While it can seem difficult to do, propagating your favorite plants could actually be a simple process. We recommend starting with easier indoor plants such as pothos, spider plant, jade plant, begonia, geranium and African violet.   What You’ll Need: Plant of choice Scissors Glass container filled with room temperature water or a small pot filled with soil (water or soil propagation will depend on what plant you are using)   For this example, we’ll explain the process to propagate a pothos plant.   On a mature vine, look for a brown root node found below the leaf or stem/vin ..read more

The Spring season is almost underway, is your garden ready? Now is the perfect time to get a head start so that you can soon enjoy fresh vegetables from your garden.   First, you’ll want to decide on what plants you want to grow. If you plan to begin planting after the last frost, you’ll want to plant cooler weather vegetables like carrots, peas, beets and leafy greens. If you want vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, you’ll need to wait until mid-May when the weather warms up. Choosing your crops is an important part of the planning process and we always recommend starting wi ..read more

Having house plants is a great way to bring a touch of the outdoors into your home. They provide a pop of color and breath of fresh air. Oftentimes, people have trouble keeping their indoor house plants thriving.   We’ve put together this handy guide to help keep your plants looking beautiful and well:   Watering: Many times, people feel the need to water their plants each day, when in fact this may not always be the case. The soil should be moist, but not wet. Too much water can actually damage the plant’s roots. Be sure your pot has proper drainage too to avoid the roots sitting i ..read more

With Spring underway, many people are looking for a fun outdoor activity to pass the time. We recommend beginning your very own garden! There are so many different options, you are sure to find a garden that will suit your needs.   Here are our top 5 tips for starting a DIY home garden:   Decide what you’d like to grow. It’s important to plant what will work with the current season. If you decide to plant fruits and vegetables, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh produce in the months to come! If you choose to plant flowers, you’ll have a beautiful variety to enjoy as well. Choosing which ..read more