Over time, I have purchased many stylish (& often more costly) colors of echinacea & it almost always reverts back to the color purple. This has led me to the burning question, “Why does echinacea (coneflower) often revert back to the color purple after a couple of seasons?” I decided to try to find someContinue reading “Why does echinacea (coneflower) often revert back to the color purple?”
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What Supplies Do You Need to Start Seeds?
Recently, we received a message from someone who has been following our Instagram feed who told us that she would like to try starting her own seeds this year and wanted to know what she needs to get started. Emily and I figured that a lot of people are probably in the same boat. Below,Continue reading “What Supplies Do You Need to Start Seeds?”
Pilea peperomioide
Pilea peperomioide aka Chinese money plant, UFO plant, or “the plant that makes babies to share” according to Laura’s kiddos. One of the easiest starter plants for any beginner plant lover (or anyone who just needs green). Keep in a bright spot, well draining soil (add perlite to potting soil), water once a week onlyContinue reading “Pilea peperomioide”
Q + A with Laura and Emily
How did you get interested in plants? Laura: My mom loves perennials and has always had a giant perennial garden. As a kid, she would often have me help her in the garden and allowed me to cut my own flowers for bedroom bouquets. I come from a large family and a couple of myContinue reading “Q + A with Laura and Emily”
Trowels + Dirt 