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My SO got me this water prop thingy for Christmas, as he knows I like plants. I think he intended me to use it as a seed started for my yard garden - which is probably a really good use for it - but that's absolutely not what I did. Not (only) because I'm contrary, but because I kept seeing all these people multiplying their plants and it looked cool! Plus I'd get to say "chop & prop" naturally in conversation, which is about as good a reason to do something as anything else

The hype is everywhere, and I do mean EVERYWHERE. There are Burle Marx's Flames showing up on every plant site I visit. People raving over them, talking about fenestrations and height and plant maturity. Ooos and aaahs. Gag me with a spoon. I got one, because of course I did. I took it through the Soft Landing process all of my rescues go through, just to make sure it didn't have any bugs or whatnot. Can't be getting the fam-damly sick.

Everyone wants an Albo, but I’m currently "babysitting" ours. It’s the question I get most often, and the answer is usually: "Not yet." It's why she's listed on the site but with some heavy disclaimers.

If you've scrolled my socials, you've likely seen pics of this pineapple that's actually pineapple'ing (inside no less), as I'm particularly pleased with it and like to show ERRbody. What you haven't seen is why in the heck we have a pineapple. Inside. In Georgia.

Working out of 1,000 square feet for a nursery is a constant challenge. I’ve reworked this room no less than three times so far, trying to balance space for repotting and maintenance with the massive light and airflow needs of the plants. It is generally anything but "Insta-worthy," but it’s where the magic happens.

Stop using "Leaf Shine" sprays. They’re the "fast food" of plant care—looks good for a second, but it’s toxic long-term. Think of like that shiny film the drive-thru car wash sprays on your tires. Sure, they glisten, but they also attract every piece of dirt and road debris anywhere near your tire.

You've walked the entire house looking for the PERFECT spot for your new baby. Bright, indirect lighting from an East-facing window. ✅ Not directly in a 'high-traffic' zone, shielding it from your kids/pets. ✅ Visible from your FAVORITE seat, so you can admire his/her beauty. ✅ But did you look up? If the perfect spot is directly below your heating vent, especially in and around Flowery Branch GA, then it is most definitely NOT the perfect spot.

Most people buy a $100 Thai Constellation and put it in $10 "All-Purpose" soil. That’s a recipe for root rot in Georgia’s humidity. Standard soil holds too much water. Aroids (Monsteras, Philos) need "breathable" feet.

So, I did a thing. I saw Monstera Albo cuttings on Etsy and thought... YES! The photos looked incredible, the seller had glowing reviews, and the "Add to Cart" finger took over. But almost immediately after hitting 'confirm,' the remorse set in.

As a self-proclaimed crazy plant lady, I spend a lot of time browsing. I’m dreaming about my next "wishlist" addition, comparing prices, and marveling at the sheer variety out there. But every time I log on, I’m startled by the sheer number of "perfect" plants I see. It’s almost clinical.

Last Friday, I was out plant shopping like it was full on spring! 75 degrees, sun shining, birds chirping...and then, it changed. For the last two nights, we've had a fire in the fireplace, the gas furnace kicking on incessantly (GNG, you're killing me with the therm pricing this year), and we're putting on lotion like it's our JOB.

Blind panic sets in and I immediately start thinking about how in the world I'm going to quarantine this ONE plant (or has it spread already) when I only have JUST ENOUGH grow lights for everyone in the current setup. I definitely don't want this plant to wither away without enough light, but I also don't want every other plant to "catch" whatever it is this one has...

Harry was a Ficus who had been with his family for three decades. Unfortunately, a 40° Georgia night was too much for him, even under a cover. When the leaves stay brown and crispy after a few weeks, it’s usually a sign the internal plumbing has failed. We performed a "Scratch Test," but the stems were dry. Harry’s journey had come to an end.

Did you know the Philodendron joepii was discovered in the wild because a guy named Joep Moonen thought it looked like it had been eaten by bugs? It's one of the rarest-looking shapes in the plant world, so when I found a pot with two of them in it near Gainesville, I just had to have it.

I moved to Flowery Branch a little over six years ago, following my heart like a lovesick 30-something romantic. Our whirlwind summer dating got serious in October, and I got to experience my very first NE GA fall & winter roller-coaster in our suburban home. The house sits on ¾ of an acre or so, and anyone who has experienced the joys of fall and early winter around here knows one thing that I did not at the time: there are leaves. Lots and LOTS of leaves. (Like “we accident

I’ve been buying house plants for years now, and as my collection has grown, so have my planting ‘supplies’. When I first got started, I didn’t know what sort of substrate would work best, so I did what a lot of people do – I bought a big bag of Miracle Gro soil and started repotting in it. Looking back, I must have gotten really lucky. It took me a while to start seeing gnats, and even when I did start seeing them, there weren’t that many. I controlled them with the usual su