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 | Aug 14, 2019 | #TuesdayTidbits, BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help, Houseplant Profile
How does one take care of an asparagus fern inside? I put it in many of my outdoor containers as it adds a soft filler that goes well with every plant. I’m sure you do, too, though they aren’t as popular as they used to be. There are so many more choices...
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...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Sep 20, 2018 | BLOG, Foliage Houseplants, Garden Center
This has been the summer of sentimentality for me and so I am continuing with another heirloom plant. It doesn’t have to be from a family member to be special. This one I bought from a local greenhouse that I have been going to for years and it and the owners...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Feb 9, 2017 | African violets, BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile, Public Gardens
Last night I went to my monthly African violet club meeting. At each meeting, we discuss different topics, not only African violets but other members of the family as well. I took pictures of many of the host’s beautiful plants and some that were brought by...
