by Lisa Steinkopf | Aug 25, 2021 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, BLOG, Houseplant Flowers
There is a lot of brouhaha about plants and their names changing. I get it. It bothers me, too. I wrote about a few of the changes here. I was thinking about it the other day and I know many people are “angry” about the seemingly constant changes. This... 
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. (2021) I didn’t see her on Mother’s Day last year because….. you know why. Was anyone able to see their mom? Choosing a gift for Mom is sometimes difficult. But, you can never go wrong with a... 
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...
