Learn why houseplant enthusiasts take the time to create their own potting mix instead of using a pre-bagged mix.
Colleen Coyle-Levy
How to Care for Houseplants in Spring
Learn 5 tips for mastering houseplant care in Spring.
5 Succulents You Can Grow Easily and Successfully as a Houseplant
This week we discuss 5 groups of succulents that make great houseplants & cover how to care for them!
Here’s Why the Ever Popular Rosette Succulents Make Terrible Houseplants!
The vibrantly colored, rosette succulents are gorgeous, but are terrible houseplants. This week we will discuss why!
All About the Crown of Thorns, a Unique and Easy Houseplant
Find out how to care for the Crown of Thorns, where it grows natively, how it became a popular houseplant, what varieties are available, and more!
How to Care for Portulacaria afra, or Mini Jade
Learn all about Portulacaria afra, including where it is found in the wild, various varieties that are available, how to grow it, and even how it’s being used to fight climate change (seriously!).
How to Care for Crassula ovata, or the Jade Plant
Learn the care, history, and varieties of Crassula ovata in this week’s post!
5 Plants I’m Struggling With (Imperfect Plant Parenting)
This week we celebrate the normalcy of imperfect plants by taking a closer look at a few of my struggling plants.
Want to find success with houseplants? Here’s what you need to do: Embrace failure.
This week we will explore why losing some houseplants in your journey as an indoor gardener is not only expected but required!









