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Growing An Indoor Jungle

A house plant care blog to help you transform your home into a lush sanctuary.

All The Tools You Need To Empower Your Plant Journey

Equip yourself with essential knowledge, expert tips, and step-by-step guides to cultivate a thriving collection of houseplants. Find inspiration for creating vibrant and inviting spaces, unleash your creativity with innovative ideas, and celebrate the transformative power of plants.

Milkweed & Monarch Conservation: Behind the Scenes at the Field Museum Herbarium planting joy

When I stepped into the Field Museum’s herbarium with Aster Hasle, Lead Conservation Ecologist at the Keller Science Action Center, I felt a rush of awe and gratitude. We were standing in a...

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Decorating with Houseplants for Thanksgiving home & garden

Thanksgiving is a cherished time for gratitude, family, and gathering loved ones around a beautifully decorated table. This year, why not elevate your holiday ambiance with houseplants as part of...

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Flower Farming in the City: Growing Sustainable Urban Gardens planting joy

This fall, with the leaves beginning to change here in Chicago, I had a chance to spend time with a friend whose work in the city resonates deeply with my own love for plants and community. Maru,...

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How to Grow and Care for Calathea “White Fusion” plant guides

Welcome, fellow plant enthusiasts! If you're a fan of indoor greenery, then you're in for a treat with the Calathea 'White Fusion.' With its stunning foliage, intricate patterns, and unique...

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Top Spooky Houseplants for a Haunting Halloween Look plant styling

As Halloween creeps closer, the eerie ambiance of the season fills the air! While others focus on costumes and jack-o'-lanterns, we plant enthusiasts have our own spooky task: decorating our homes...

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The Essential Guide To Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs home & garden

For many gardeners, fall means putting the garden to rest over winter. But there's one task that’s guaranteed to make those cold months go by easier: planting flower bulbs for spring. Now is...

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Growing Together: The Power and Promise of Community Gardens planting joy

As someone who’s always found joy in gardening, joining the Diversey Community Garden has been an incredibly fulfilling experience for me. There’s something truly special about working...

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A Journey of Joy: From Scholar to Houseplant Educator planting joy

I’m James, and today, I’m excited to announce the launch of my very first masterclass on houseplant care! For those of you who’ve followed Pistils & Pollen, you know that this...

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Saving Monarchs: Garden Tips from a Citizen Scientist planting joy

Today, I’m thrilled to share a heartwarming story from my local plant community that I believe will inspire you just as much as it has inspired me. It’s all about my friend Lorraine,...

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10 Steps for a Fall Houseplant Refresh care & maintenance home & garden plant styling

Hello, dear plant lovers! As the air turns crisp and leaves don their golden hues, it's time to embrace the seasonal shift. If you're like me—a devout plant parent—you know our leafy...

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A Guide to Thrillers, Fillers, and Spillers home & garden

Planting flowers in containers is an easy and practical way to add a splash of color to your balcony, patio, or garden. But have you ever looked at your flower pots and found them a bit …...

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How to Grow and Care for Air Plants plant guides

If you are looking for a houseplant that is always a great conversation starter, look no further than the unique, dynamic, and completely soil-free Air Plant to turn some heads. Air Plants...

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