A home feels more alive with a bunch of leafy companions. I believe that nurturing houseplants is more than a hobby, perhaps one of the healthiest addictions you could embrace! Houseplants can boost mental health, make you part of a community, and bring harmony into your life, transforming your space into a sanctuary of growth and connection. As a houseplant enthusiast, I’ve spent years observing how plants and humans coexist in harmony. Full disclosure: I have over 100 hous

Philodendron 'Prince of Orange' pictured below Sometimes the most amazing looking houseplants can suddenly deteriorate when you bring them home. It's not inevitable, you keep that plant-store-showroom look all over your home. Let's talk best practices for houseplant care so you can transform your plant nook into a gorgeous space, making your greenery the talk of the block with these 15 pro tips. Houseplants are not just decor; they are living allies that purify air, boost mo

Adorable and great bioindicator, finding tiny toads means you have a healthy population.

I've gone from zero problems with the electronet to two critters stuck in it this season. The frog didn't make it (prior blog entry) but this giant gorgeous click beetle did. And my son had never seen a big click beetle up close. BONUS! So weird, such cool bugs.