Its all in the details

A broken pot, polished rocks, and chunks of colored glass can transform a simple bed into a detailed and eclectic green space. 

YUCCA

I've lived in my house for almost 2 years now and just recently I discovered something amazing about to happen. There are three 4 ft tall yuccas in our backyard that our previous owner had planted and all three are blooming. I.can't.wait. 

The Friendship Plant

Pilea peperomioides (PIE-LEAH) (PEPPER-O-ME-OY-DEES) is a very unique and popular houseplant. Naturally, when I bought mine all I wanted to do was give it lots of attention and love everyday. I didn't want to mess up my $48 houseplant!  But Pileas like their space. I treat mine like a semi-succulent. I give it lots of bright indirect light and let it dry out a bit between waterings. My pilea is finally growing some babies from the stem in the soil! yay! When they're about 2 inches tall, I'll cut them off, plant them in fluffy soil, give them about a month or two to really establish a root system, and then give them to my plant friends. BECAUSE SPREAD PLANT LOVE! 

Early Spring

This time of year is exciting because all the bulbs you buried back in the fall are starting to come up and bloom. Anemones, Hyacinths, Daffodils, Snapdragons, and Crocus are happily welcome in my garden. 

Starting a cut flower garden has been a bit of a challenge for me, because it doesn't seem right to cut and end the cycle of the flower. However, cutting the flowers helps produce more flowers, so that's the silver lining. Plus you have beautiful arrangements inside. 

Jan Boss Hyacinths are striking in color and are fragrant. This is my first time growing them and have been easy to grow. 

I wasn't sure if these small bulbs were going to make it, but this Crocus finally came up and is a beauty. 

I love it when volunteer plants show up in the garden. I sowed these snapdragon seeds last spring and didn't have much success but I guess they finally decided it was time. 

Daffodils be still my heart. What a stunning star in the garden. 

I am most excited about these DARK DIMENSION HYACINTHS. Welcome my pretties. 

Peperomia Propagation

Above are my Peperomia Polybotrya (Raindrop) and Peperomia argyreia (Watermelon) growing in water for 6 weeks in a west facing window. Peperomias have been the easiest to propagate but are slow growing. 

Watermelon in water for 10 weeks. Lots of root growth and tiny leaves emerging.