by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 6, 2017 | African violets, begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, orchids
If you follow me, you know that I love variegated plants. So I thought I would show you some today. Philodendrons are a big family with some gorgeous cultivars. The heart leaf ‘Brazil’ and the ‘Pink Princess’ are beautiful together. There are... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Dec 21, 2016 | begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help
Cleaning plants is calming and much needed at this time of year. As this last week before the New Year is winding down, it occurs to me that I need some “plant therapy”. I know that sounds weird, but this month is crazy busy and it can be easy to become... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 26, 2016 | begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers, Miniature gardens
A couple of weeks ago, I talked about making a gnome garden, and talked a little about the miniature plants I used. I want to talk some more about the tiny houseplants I used. Miniature gardens I have been on a lot of garden walks this summer and in almost every... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 12, 2016 | African violets, begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Miniature gardens
Yesterday, I attended a horticulture industry trade show called Cutlivate ’16 in Columbus, Ohio. I’m always looking for houseplants, of course, and I wanted to show you the ones I found. First I stopped at the HGTV Home booth to talk to a friend and was... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Mar 25, 2016 | begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Ferns, Houseplant Profile
I was going through pictures and found these up close and hairy plant pictures. Why hairy? They are so interesting. How do plants grow “hair”? I have no idea. I have googled, researched, and read, but I can’t find any real answers. I do, however,... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Aug 19, 2015 | begonias, BLOG, Conservatory, Ferns, orchids
If you haven’t been to Planterra Conservatory in West Bloomfield, Michigan, you need to visit. This conservatory is amazing and full of gorgeous plants. The conservatory is used not only as a house for plants, but as a beautiful venue to have a special event,...
