Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare your container plants for their indoor winter stay.

Indoor Fern Care

I’m currently setting in my office looking at a dead fern on my desk. I have a talent for killing ferns. The main culprit is the dry air of winter. Here’s a guide to help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made.

DIY, Gardening, Houseplant, Indoor Gardening, Plant Care, WinterJohn MorganJanuary 13, 2023fern, ferns, indoor plants, indoor gardening, winterComment

Houseplant Care Basics

Growing houseplants can be a fun and rewarding hobby, as well as a great way to bring a little bit of nature into your home. Here are some tips for growing houseplants successfully.

Growing with Artificial Light

I’m not a fan of winter. The cold doesn’t bother me, it’s the darkness. S.A.D., seasonal affective disorder, can have some serious effects like weight gain, tiredness, and general depression and moodiness. However, there are ways to combat its effects. Sun exposure or phototherapy is the best treatment. One of the benefits of working for a greenhouse is that it is 75 degrees and sunny every day. What about our plants? Do they need extra light too?

DIY, Gardening, Indoor Gardening, Plant Care, WinterJohn MorganJanuary 28, 2022lights, LED Lighting, flourescent, red, blue, photosynthesis, indoor, indoor plants, WinterComment

Caring for Mums Indoors

Last week we shared a blog post about caring for mums. Kelly Stover asked if mums can be grown indoor in a container. Sure! They can be grown inside; however, the answer to that question is actually a bit complicated.

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ZZ Plant

So if you’re looking for the perfect plant for your Avalon hideaway, groovy little hippie pad, or ninja shack, look no further than the ZZ Plant.

Houseplant, Indoor Gardening, Plant CareJohn MorganJanuary 29, 2021zz plant, zamioculcas zamiifolia, houseplant, indoor plantsComment

African Violet Care

Sainpaulias, commonly known as African Violets, are a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants native to Tanzania and southeastern Kenya. Typically, African Violets are grown as a houseplant.

Indoor Gardening, Plant Care, Video, WinterJohn MorganJanuary 31, 2020African Violet, Saintpaulia, indoor plants, indoor gardeningComment

Indoor Aquatic Plants

One of the most common problems I see when it comes to growing plants indoors is overwatering. What if there was a way to eliminate this problem entirely? Aquatic plants are impossible to overwater because they grow in water!