new gardener – Trowels + Dirt

Why does echinacea (coneflower) often revert back to the color purple?

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?”

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”