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Gardener Shares ‘Non-Fancy’ & Cheap Way to Germinate Seeds
Gardening enthusiasts often face the challenge of ensuring successful seed germination, especially when sowing directly into the ground. The odds of success significantly improve when certain seeds are started indoors in small containers. While some gardeners invest in expensive mini-greenhouses or elaborate setups, a recent gardening hack has been making waves, proving that success can … Read more
Boomers Are Hoarding All the Houses
The two-and-a-half-year real estate rollercoaster has calmed in 2023, at least somewhat, as more Americans decide to stay put. “The big story for the last couple of months has been lack of inventory due to mortgage rate lock-ins,” Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather said. “Now that rates are above 7%, it doesn’t make sense for … Read more
Creeping Charlie: A Surprisingly Beautiful & Underestimated Houseplant
Creeping Charlie (Pilea nummulariifolia) is a delightful little tropical plant that creeps along the ground in its native Caribbean Islands and northern South America. Indoors, it is a charming and easy-care houseplant spilling over the sides of a hanging basket or container or creeping along the bottom of a terrarium. The name Creeping Charlie is … Read more
Purple Dead Nettle: The Wild Food In Your Backyard
It’s amazing how many wild and free foods are available to us. You may be surprised to hear that many of the scornful weeds you have growing in your backyard are edible and medicinal. That’s right; with a keen eye and plant identification knowledge in your tool belt, you can start foraging for food and medicine without … Read more
White Princess Philodendron: Top Choice for Plant Lovers- Plant Care Guide
White Princess is another variety in the triple crown of white-variegated cultivars of Philodendron erubescens, White Wizard, White Knight, and White Princess, and it’s quite a beauty. Its full name is Philodendron erubescens ‘White Princess,’ and it is one of the most striking Philodendrons that you can find. Philodendron White Princess is compact and self-heading … Read more
Philodendron White Wizard vs White Knight (Explained)
Living far from the equator often means enduring a dull landscape for nearly half the year. Thankfully, houseplants can bring life and color to your space, even during the gloomiest months. Tropical perennial plants like philodendrons are excellent choices, staying vibrant year-round and living for several years. Currently, the white wizard and white knight philodendrons … Read more
Philodendron White Wizard: Care Guide for this Rare Magical Variety
Variegated houseplants are all the rage now, and there are many to choose from. A spectacular one to consider is White Wizard Philodendron, a rare, hard-to-find, and expensive variety of Philodendron erubescens with unique variegation that is greatly prized in the houseplant world. Philodendron White Wizard is a hybrid plant with a complicated genetic history. … Read more
Philodendron White Knight Care Guide: Your Next Favorite Houseplant
If you enjoy unique houseplants that are not too demanding, the philodendron white knight might be the perfect choice. This lush and beautiful tropical plant is one of the easiest to grow at home or in the office. It is low-maintenance and features striking foliage that adds a splash of unexpected color to any space. … Read more
Pink Princess Philodendron: Care Guide For This (In)Famous Houseplant
Philodendron Pink Princess — sometimes affectionately shortened to “PPP,” is a tropical houseplant that’s achieved royalty status among collectors. Due to its intense, pink variegation. However, it is an actual plant, and although it doesn’t grow in the wild, its unique coloring is 100% natural. This guide will take a close look at the growing … Read more
Philodendron erubescens: Compete Care & Growing Guide
Philodendron erubescens, with the common name of Blushing Philodendron or Red-leaf Philodendron, is a stunningly beautiful perennial member of the Aroid family (Araceae) with large, dark green leaves that have undersides of reddish-copper. It is truly a show-stopper as it climbs up a moss pole or spills over the sides of a hanging basket, showing … Read more
Coastal Grandmother Decor: Style of a Cozy Cape Cod Paradise
Summer may be drawing to a close, but you don’t have to bid the beach goodbye altogether. The Coastal Grandmother decor, social media’s latest obsession, can add cozy seaside luxury to your living space year-round. Inspired by the likes of Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, and Nancy Meyers, this design philosophy finds elegance in the everyday. … Read more
The Rare Black Diamond Apple Variety: Care & Growing Guide
Most people think about apples as being red, though there are plenty of yellow and green varieties available. However, did you know there are also almost black apples? Wait: Are They Real? Yes, black diamond apples are real. They’re a distinct apple variety with its own color, texture, and taste. With such a deep purple … Read more
The Compelling Truth About The Traditional Contribo Herb
A well-loved tropical vine, known as contribo herb, is highly regarded for its various medicinal purposes. Across Central and South America, this unique plant has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions and is still used in a similar fashion today. While many locals will praise this natural healer and online … Read more
Black Strawberries: Real or Fake? [Solved]
Most people would choose red or pink if asked to associate strawberries with a color. The association between strawberries and the color red is so strong that food manufacturers started coloring their raspberry-flavored products blue to avoid confusion. However, strawberries come in several colorful varieties besides red. In fact, you may have seen shiny, jet-black … Read more
Philodendron micans (The Velvet Leaf Philodendron) Plant Care Guide
Velvet Leaf Philodendron is a graceful tropical vine with soft-textured, heart-shaped leaves. Although it’s still known as Philodendron micans, or the common name Micans in the florists’ trade, it is now called by the botanical name Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum, a variety of the familiar Heartleaf Philodendron. The beauty of Micans’s leaves is what attracts … Read more

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