by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 7, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care
Pet safe houseplants for your cats and dogs. If you have pets, this is an important point to consider before bringing home a new plant pet. Why? Recently, my brother saw a story on his local news and called me. It was about a pet that had passed away from eating parts...
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 18, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, BLOG, Conservatory, Foliage Houseplants, Interior Plantscaping
Okay, I’m not suggesting that you cancel your therapist appointment or stop taking your anti-depressant (I’m not a doctor), but plants can help with the everyday stress we all have. I have a magnet on my refrigerator that reads “I most often find that happiness...
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 11, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
I love African violets! I think that might have been established by now. I’m in two African violet societies and a member of the African Violet Society of America. I’m a little obsessed. I think that might have been mentioned before, as well....
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 6, 2021 | African violets, BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers
Mother’s Day is Sunday. My first without my mom. I didn’t actually see her on Mother’s day last year because…..well you know why. Was anyone able to see their mom? In honor of her and all moms, let’s talk about some wonderful flowering...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 13, 2021 | African violets, BLOG, Bromeliads, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Flowers, orchids, Tillandsias
I don’t know about you, but I always tell my husband I don’t need any cut flowers for Valentine’s Day. I would rather have a plant that lasts and besides, cut flowers may bring thrips into the house. No thanks. Living Plants Instead I’m going...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 26, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, begonias, BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, orchids, Uncategorized
You have an east window. You are lucky. What are the best east window plants? When I moved to this home, I was happy that it faced east. I love azaleas, boxwood, Japanese maples, and rhododendrons. They prefer the east exposure, and so do my favorite indoor plants. I...