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We are sisters and casual house plant enthusiasts who are laughing our way through trying to keep our plants alive. Chatting about care tips and plant life in general, we are here to share our real growing experiences. Hang with us as we navigate wins and losses, experiments, projects, and connecting with the plant community!
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Chatting through our "design" and planting process, we wrap up our succulent birdcage planter project. Happy LATE Mother's Day, mom!
For Mother's Day this year (we are a little late, we know) we decided to turn our mom's antique birdcage into an overflowing succulent planter! In part one, we talk through our plan/supplies and, more importantly, all of the plants we decided to use. Join us for part two next week as we bring the birdcage to life!
This episode, we are sharing our Spring season plant hauls! Join in to hear Tate and Taryn's latest plant gossip.
This month, we're embracing the warmer weather by celebrating the Elephant Bush! Called Spekboom in it's home of South Africa, this succulent is hardy, edible, and even absorbs harmful carbon dioxide out of the air we breathe. Do your part to fight climate change and snag a Spekboom plant for your sun-loving collection!
We all have those plants who, through endless neglect, have surprised us with their survival. Join us as we recount our sturdy Survivor's Club plants, featuring some honorable mentions that almost made it.
Plants and pets can be a dicey mix - some house plants are harmless to pets, while others can be highly toxic. It is probably best practice to keep your pets away from your indoor jungle as much as possible, but sometimes they just get extra hungry. We will tell you our best advice about plants to avoid and offer some pet-friendly alternatives!
It's plant of the month time! Who doesn't love a gorgeous, deep green low-light tolerant house plant? She loves tons of water AND she blooms?! Join us in hyping up a true classic, the Peace Lily.
In this episode, Tate shares all of the essentials involved in setting up your own Vermicompost. It is a perfect way to recycle your food waste into natural fertilizer for your plants and gardens - they will love you for it!
You can grow your house plants in something BESIDES soil if you want to. A "Passive Hydroponics" or "Semi-Hydroponics" system uses LECA as a soil substitute, taking the guess work out of watering and leaving no space for those relentless fungus gnats! Join us and decide for yourself if the LECA Life is calling your name.
As the days are becoming brighter and longer, we are celebrating the Spring season! Chatting about our seasonal house plant shuffle, we share all the latest news from our urban jungles. PLUS an update on our Jewel Orchid challenge - who do you think will win? PS Happy Women's History month!
This purple Plant of the Month is a staple outdoor plant here in Texas - Tradescantia! There are many different types of this plant (some less purple), so join us to hear the basics about the wonderful "Wandering Jewels".
Our in-house scientist Tate has conducted a lil experiment on four propagation mediums: water, soil, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Which one do you predict was the most successful?
Black History Month 2021 is coming to a close, and we wanted to do our best to respectfully celebrate the contributions of the Black community to plant life! Tune in to hear about Dr. Bullard's revolutionary work in Environmental Justice and Betty Reid Soskin's legendary life story. This episode may be a little off-topic, but it is important. Black Lives Matter.
Project time! Gather your supplies and join us as Taryn walks us through the steps she took in making three different Staghorn Fern Mounts. In this episode, we talk about the tree-hugging fern itself, supplies you will need, how to assemble, and some possible variations for future projects - everything you need to try making your own!
For this POTM episode, we are raising our glasses to a true classic: Aloe Vera! Though historically known for its healing properties, Aloe Vera makes a great house plant because it relatively hardy and adaptable. Plus, it is easy to propagate the "pups" and grow new plants - what's not to love?
Ugh, house plant pests are the worst! We have all learned in one way or another how quickly pests can take over a prized plant, so we are talking through some general prevention and treatment ideas. Plus, we touch on some of the most common bugs to wreak havoc on your home jungle.
Taryn and Tate chat about their love/hate relationship with the most dramatic and needy of their houseplants. With the drama comes the beauty - where do you draw the line with those high-maintenance queens?
For our second Plant of the Month episode, we are celebrating the ever-classic Spider Plant. We all know and love this staple that has stood the test of time. The best part, in our opinion? The plant babies! This plant will grow your collection quickly, and since it is easy to care for, it is a true winner.
Join us as we commiserate over what some call the number one killer of houseplants - over-watering. We discuss why root rot happens in your plants and how to address the issue if it arises. Learn from our mistakes and avoid loving your plants to death via watering!
Taryn and Tate cheers to the end of 2020 as they chat about their plant goals (not resolutions) for 2021. Some are obvious, and some may be a little more ambitious. What are your 2021 plant goals?
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