Our 2024 Garden Updates
Every year I do an update about the changes we’ve made in the garden. This is our third update for this house—here are the first two: And for year 3…well, we really went off the deep end. I thought it was going to be a chill…
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How to Propagate Spider Plants
I have to admit that spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) aren’t my favorite. I have had some bad luck with them many years ago despite being really easy to care for. But I wanted to give it another shot after seeing my mom’s stunning spider plant FULL…
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Hoya Obovata Care & Propagation
Hey all! Today I am adding another hoya to my hoya care guide arsenal—the hoya obovata. One of my favorite plants in my whole collection! The obovata’s thick, flat, round, succulent-like leaves make it truly stand out. Each leaf is deep green with a gray/whitish “splash”…
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Raising Black Swallowtails
I am really excited to share something a bit different today…a post about how to raise black swallowtail butterflies! Our focus this year has been largely on adding butterfly-friendly plants to the garden, so we’re swimming in caterpillars. Identification The black swallowtail—otherwise known as the eastern…
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DIY Potting Bench Plans
It’s been a while since I have designed something from scratch myself and made it! I am not terribly great at using the 3D modeling software SketchUp, but I am trying to get better at it. So I thought a potting bench would be the perfect…
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How to Refinish Wood Furniture
Hey all! I figured for today’s article I would take it back to some basics. Since we moved, I’ve been doing some thrifting and acquiring some new pieces for the house. And because this house was built in the 60s, it is perfect for older pieces….
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DIY Tree Branch Plant Hanger
One of my most popular posts is one about how to strip and finish tree branches to bring inside for decor. I did this post as a complement to my larger DIY cat tree made out of real branches project. Our cat tree is still going…
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Hoya Carnosa Propagation Guide
Today I’m writing about the hoya carnosa—a plant that has been a houseplant staple for decades! Otherwise known as a “wax plant” for its thick, waxy leaves, it’s part of the Hoya genus. (See my full hoya carnosa plant care guide.) It’s a low maintenance plant…
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Cebu Blue Pothos Care
I love trailing plants, and pothos are some of the most common types of trailing plants you’ll find. The Cebu Blue Pothos is a gorgeous variety with silverish-blue shimmery leaves that trail, climb, vine beautifully. Cebu Blue’s full botanical name is Epipremnum Pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue.’ Epipremnum…
