The Houseplant Coach

Today I ran across someone feeling hopeless and helpless - feeling that their small impact wasn’t enough. We ALL can move the needle if each of us keeps up the work. So it was time for a chat about he...

8 Jan 1h 22min

Two-parter this time! We’re talking about how to recognize good advice as well as a thorough examination of a Christmas cactus’ drought issue and how to remedy it. Also, 40% off sale on DrySoil gallo...

31 Des 202552min

This was one of the hardest plants to care for during my time in interiorscape, and a lot of the dead ones were due to shipping issues! Learn more about the cuetlaxochitl (aka poinsettia) here! Also, ...

14 Des 202546min

Have you ever potted a plant up in a super chunky mix and watched it go downhill? It may be the wrong substrate for your watering style! But here’s how to prevent that :) Also, holiday freebies are go...

10 Des 202540min

Ever import super expensive plants, only to have them rot? Here are some tips! Tip #1: take a deep breath. None of this is urgent :)

7 Des 202536min

I got some questions about bringing potted evergreens indoors in terms of issues with breaking winter dormancy, so I did some more research and is still encourage you to get one - if only as an experi...

30 Nov 202545min

Explore variegation with me! We’re talking types, colors, flavors (well, maybe not that one!), and causes of variegation :) Plus, check out the sale - for every $40 spent at https://OhHappyPlants.sho...

23 Nov 202545min

I’ve heard a lot of folks say they choose an artificial tree so they wouldn’t be cutting down a live one. Let’s dig into the sustainability of the whole thing before we make a choice this year :)

15 Nov 202556min