Posts Tagged ‘houseplants’
Featured Plants Peperomia and Witch Hazel
Peperomia. I am learning so much about houseplants and tropicals since working at Estabrook’s Yarmouth store this winter. The garden center has a huge greenhouse filled with these treasures. One plant that quickly made its way into my home is Peperomia. This tough, no-fuss plant is native to many tropical climates and like orchids, is…
Read MoreFlowering Houseplants to Cure Winter Doldrums
MORE Winter Flowering Houseplants Colorful winter flowering houseplants are a gardener’s balm in the dead of winter, at least for those gazing out on brown or white landscapes. In addition to commonly grown *Cyclamen, African Violets and Christmas Cactus, here are a few more winter blues-busters: Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus) Wonderful for low light areas. To…
Read MoreProven Winners Annuals as Houseplants
Two for the price of one! I like to stretch my dollar – who doesn’t? That’s why I ‘double my pleasure’ with some Proven Winner annuals that are especially prized for their showy foliage. These entertain the eye from late spring through fall and then double as attractive houseplants during the winter months. A few…
Read MoreUsing Bedding Annuals as Houseplants
Being a penny-wise gardener, I’m always looking for the best plants and gardening products, as well as ways to make my penny go farther. A great way to enjoy some of my prized annuals longer, is to escort them inside the house with the onset of colder temperatures. Many folks do this with tropicals, but…
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