by Lisa Steinkopf | Aug 4, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Profile
I absolutely love this shingle plant (Rhaphidophora korthalsii {syn. celatocaulis}) and have been intrigued by it since the first time I saw it at Frederick Meijer Gardens. I just loved how the plants grew completely flat to the rocks. I found one and purchased it but... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Dec 11, 2019 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Conservatory, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Flowers, Interior Plantscaping, orchids, Public Gardens
I certainly do not need an excuse to go to my local conservatory, but at holiday time, it is especially nice. I am lucky here in Michigan to have quite a few conservatories within 3 hours of me. My favorite, probably because I spend so much time there, is the Belle... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Nov 25, 2017 | BLOG, Bromeliads, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Foliage Houseplants, orchids, Public Gardens
Last week I was in Holland, MI and on the way home, I HAD to stop at Frederick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. I was passing by and my car knows when it is close to a conservatory and steers itself there. I’m not making it up. Ask my husband. Last year I visited... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Oct 28, 2016 | BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Conservatory, Houseplant Profile, Public Gardens
As Halloween approaches, it seemed only fitting to talk about a plant that is gross, but awesome at the same time. It smells like rotting flesh and attracts flies. Pretty disgusting, right? Yet, at the same time, pretty clever. Smell like rotting flesh, attract flies,... 
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 1, 2016 | BLOG, Conservatory
I haven’t been to Frederick Meijer Gardens at Christmas time in years. This year, even though it was after Christmas, I decided to go before they took the display down. It was gorgeous and I’m so glad I decided to go! I left later in the day than I would...
