by Lisa Steinkopf | Dec 2, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, African violets, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Garden Center, gesneriads, Holiday Plants, Houseplant Flowers
The holiday season is in full swing, and though we may not be attending parties and get-togethers, we can still buy plants for our families and friends for the holidays. You can have them delivered to their homes or why not buy some for yourself? They will make you...
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...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 22, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Garden Center, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Help, Houseplant Profile
Aglaonema plants are some of the hottest plants available today. They are easy to grow, take low light levels, and the colors of the leaves are amazing. If they have good, bright light conditions, you may find aglaonema flowers. Houseplant growers have strong opinions...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 8, 2020 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Garden Center, gesneriads, Houseplant Flowers
Why visit a greenhouse in the winter? If you live in a climate with snow and freezing temperatures you need a nice warm place to be. A greenhouse or conservatory is a tropical oasis that is warm, humid, and smells like heaven. Earth and flowers. I was at Graye’s...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Apr 7, 2019 | BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Garden Center, Houseplant Care
Last week, I visited Texas. Of course, I went to the nearest local garden center to check out the plants. Ruibal’s Plants of Texas was the closest to me and it was amazing! If you are ever in Dallas, check it out. I found a Monstera karstenianum and even though...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 10, 2019 | BLOG, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, Garden Center, Houseplant Flowers
Are you looking for a special gift for your Valentine? I live in the Detroit area and am going to show you some items I’ve purchased and would love to receive as a gift. I’m sure anyone who loves plants would agree. Why give your significant other a...
