by Lisa Steinkopf | Jun 16, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Book Review, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads
Have you ever wondered how your houseplants got their names? Carl Linnaeus (1807-1778) was known as the father of taxonomy and developed the system for naming and classifying organisms. It is still in use today, but we all have seen examples of plant names being... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 26, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads
When you venture out to the garden center to buy plants for your containers, make sure you don’t pass by the houseplant section. Of course, I never do. In fact, as I have been buying plants this spring, I have purchased some new houseplants. (Big surprise!) As I... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 12, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Memories, Houseplant Profile
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post about finding written treasures from a long time ago. I have had this paper written while at Ferris State University, (then a college) in 1984 or 85,(not sure which it was) and have been planning on sharing it with you, so here it... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Apr 8, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help, Miniature gardens
This Tuesday Tidbit idea came to me because of something I saw on HGTV. I’m not calling anyone out, but if I see one more succulent terrarium, I’m going to scream. (Song from Willy Wonka going through my head.) Succulents do NOT belong in closed... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Mar 3, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Kitsch, orchids
Many years ago, mom gave me this parrot plant hanger and it belonged to her mother, my grandma Charlotte “Lottie” Baldwin. I don’t remember how, but its tail was broken off. I had kids, it swings…who knows. I kept the pieces in my closet,... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 19, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Garden Center, Houseplant Care
Houseplants are the hottest commodity right now, especially for independent garden centers. Though big box stores are also cashing in on the houseplant craze, I feel if you are looking for the unusual, your local IGC is the place to go. Of course, the internet also... 
