by Lisa Steinkopf | Jan 12, 2022 | BLOG, Conservatory, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Flowers, Public Gardens
Did you receive a holiday plant with bright flowers and succulent, scalloped leaves? It most likely is a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana or Flaming Katy. It is a gorgeous flowering plant and even when it isn’t blooming is an attractive succulent. Yet, with the right...
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 | Dec 29, 2015 | BLOG, Conservatory, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
Who doesn’t love chocolate? On this cold, rainy/sleety day here in Michigan, a cup of hot cocoa hits the spot. I never really thought about where chocolate comes from. I just know I love it. But, I decided to find out more about this yummy food and whence it...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Apr 30, 2015 | BLOG, Houseplant Flowers, Houseplant Profile
I visited Hidden Lake Gardens last week and even though I have been there many times, I was immediately in awe of the variety of fuchsias that filled the conservatory. I’m sure you, like me, have only ever seen the few cultivars that are offered at the...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Apr 23, 2015 | BLOG, Houseplant Flowers
I went to Hidden Lakes Gardens today in Tipton, Michigan. All these amarylllis were blooming today. Happy Earth Day!! ...
