Month: January 2018

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Although you make “every effort” the yard just never seems to have that cared-for look. Chances are that you have at least a couple of items of clutter that should be on their way…

The houseplant room at the Garden Center looks more like a jungle there are so many new plants. Never seen an Airplant, listen to Ella explain why you might want to add some to your indoor space. Then take a…

We believe plants make people happier, and not just outside our homes, but inside, too! Houseplants brighten our homes and our lives, and even clean the air we breathe, but not all are created equal when growing in an arid…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener There is no question that proper sleep hygiene is essential for optimal brain function. Perpetually debated is the precise number of hours we should sleep to feel our very best, a number that varies…

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Good, successful gardeners think like the plants they are growing.  This is especially true when growing orchids indoors. Orchids are native to tropic regions of Asia and Australia, such as the Himalayas and Philippines.…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Always forgetting to water?   These varieties are perfect matches for their absent-minded owner Succulents – These waxy, geometric beauties are certainly trendy, but not only because of their interesting shapes and hues ranging from…