• Plants

    Keeping Poinsettias year-round

    December 31, 2019 /

    Many people throw away their poinsettias after the holiday festivities, but these plants can last for years if well cared for, and they make a lovely addition to any indoor garden.

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  • Plant shops

    Uflora in Newberg, Oregon

    November 30, 2019 /

    My in-laws recently moved to Newberg, Oregon, in the heart of wine country. Ryan and I visited them for Thanksgiving and stayed in an Airbnb apartment in the historic downtown district. We spent the day after Thanksgiving exploring the handful of charming shops, and lo and behold, we discovered a little plant shop right off the main downtown street.

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  • Musings

    Mirror

    November 13, 2019 /

    I know when my mental health is starting to slip because my houseplants, which are usually healthy and happy, start to look sad and ragged. Like a mirror, the state of my plants reflects the state of my health. If I don’t step in, it just gets worse and worse for all of us—the plants and me.

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