May 18, 202111 min readPests & pest mitigationIf you have plants, you'll have bugs. Some bugs can be harmful (we call them pests) while others are actually beneficial. I invite you to...
Jan 27, 20218 min readLight and your plant's well-beingAll plants need light. They also need the right amount of light. Let's stay away from super vague words like "low light" and "moderate...
Sep 21, 20206 min readGetting through winter in the Pacific NorthwestLate summer and early autumn are the perfect time to consider how the seasonal shifts may affect our indoor plants. While we welcome...
Sep 21, 20202 min readPam's plant toolboxI get asked what products I use regularly, so I made a list of my favorite items to share in the form of a helpful Amazon storefront. I...
Jul 24, 20208 min readRepotting indoor plantsHouseplants don't have a hard and fast rule about when to repot, but there are a few tell-tale signs to look out for that will indicate...
Jul 23, 20204 min readHumidity rehab boxesA "humidity box" is a useful method for houseplant hobbyists to rehabilitate stressed plants and propagate cuttings. It is not intended...
Jul 22, 20207 min readAcclimating plant mailPlant mail is becoming more and more common. Some plants ship incredibly well, some do not. Every time you order a plant through the mail...
Jul 13, 20204 min readD.I.Y. Neem SoapOver-the-counter pesticides and neem oil sprays are expensive, leave hefty residue on plant leaves, many not be extremely effective, and...
Jul 7, 20204 min readAcclimating indoor plantsAcclimating houseplants properly can save you a lot of time, money, and effort. Many houseplants purchased at local plant shops go...
Jul 6, 20206 min readWatering indoor plantsPlants should never be watered on a schedule, because their water needs are different depending on the type of plant you have, the type...