by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 29, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Houseplant Help
Yesterday I read this article from the New York Post and it has been on my mind since. The article is called “Millennials say being a ‘plant parent’ is harder than they expected”. The first sentence reports that “seven in 10 millennials... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 21, 2019 | begonias, BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Profile
Last weekend I attended a trade show in Ohio where all the newest varieties of plants are showcased. I of course, am on the look out for new houseplants and I found some that I want to show you. Here are some from a previous year. The crotons (Codiaem variegatum) I... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Apr 3, 2018 | begonias, BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, orchids, Public Gardens
As spring is taking its sweet time coming here in Michigan and everywhere for that matter, I thought you might enjoy a walk through Phipps Conservatory today. We are actually under a winter weather advisory as I write this here in mid Michigan. Enjoy the tour! Two... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Dec 9, 2017 | begonias, BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Garden Center
As a houseplant lover, where else would I be on a Friday night other than the grand opening of a houseplant store in Detroit. Lisa Waud has opened a new store in the Fisher building in Detroit. It is wonderful! If you need a houseplant or a bouquet of flowers in... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Sep 22, 2017 | African violets, begonias, BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers, Tillandsias
Houseplants are back in style. I don’t think anyone disputes that. But the crowds I witnessed at two plant sales this past weekend make me believe that people are ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED with houseplants and I find it refreshing that I’m not the only one! (I... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Mar 17, 2017 | begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Kitsch, Houseplant Profile, orchids, Public Gardens
If you know me, you know that green is my favorite color. My nails are green, my purse is green, my clothes are green, my vehicle is green…… So I thought today, I would post some pictures of green flowers and exceptionally green leaves. Happy St....
