Rachel Ellis·
Houseplant Appreciation Day 2024
Every day is a great day to appreciate houseplants Did you know that January 10 is Houseplant Appreciation Day? I think this is one of the best dates to celebrate the joy that beautiful plants bring to our homes. In many places around the country, January is quite gloomy, and after the festivities of the recent holidays, it is nourishing to remind ourselves of the things that can cheer us up in the stark absence of all the commercial fanfare. What do you appreciate about house plants? There’s so much to love! For many people, including myself, houseplants provide a way...
Rachel Ellis·
The Best 15 Gift Ideas for Plant People
Rachel Ellis·
The Best White Elephant Gift Guide for Plant People
Looking for the perfect gift for a white elephant gift exchange and want it to be plant-themed? You’re in the right place! Pursue this expert-curated list of best white elephant gifts, and you’ll find the best plant gifts for this exorbitant celebration. From moisture meters that literally screams when your plant needs to be watered, to a life-size replica of your favorite carnivorous plant, there’s sure to be a wacky plant gift that grabs your attention. Looking for serious gifts? Check out our list of Best 15 Gifts for Plant Parents! Of course, this list is meant as COMEDY and...
Rachel Ellis·
Small Business Saturday - November 25 2023
Shop local, shop small, shop PDX Who doesn't love standing in long lines at 3am the day after Thanksgiving?????We don't! Skip the lines and wake up at a reasonable hour this year, and stop by our Small Business Saturday. We'll have: DIY plant activities Marimo moss balls Shopping stop for kid's clothing Plant food tonics Drinks and snacks and more! Join us November 25th, 10am - 4pmSupport your local businesses & creators this holiday season!
Rachel Ellis·
INQUIRER - Plants and pastries meet Filipino culture at this Portland bakeshop
By Andrea Podadas Christmas is right around the corner. Naturally, so is the urge to buy desserts and other heartwarming gifts for our Filipino families around the world. Some of them even went viral such as the ube cheese pandesal treats and variants that took the country by storm.But thanks to Botanical Bakeshop in Portland, you can try these Pinoy-style treats with your friends and family together with a variety of Filipino-style pastries, all while seeking a new houseplant for your abode. Botanical Bakeshop is a collaboration between new Filipina-owned businesses Shop Halo-Halo—Geleen Abenoja’s bakery that showcases Filipino specialties and flavors—and Daphne’s Botanicals, a...
Rachel Ellis·
EATER - Botanical Bakeshop Explores Filipino Culture Through Pastries and House Plants
The owners of Shop Halo Halo and Daphne’s Botanicals sell calamansi shortbread and ube crinkle cookies alongside moth orchids and pitcher plants. Here, baker Geleen Abenoja and florist Daphne Peters pair desserts and plants to showcase facets of Pinoy culture. Author: Janey Wong In nature-obsessed Portland, plant-filled cafes are ubiquitous, found in most neighborhoods. But in Woodstock, the pastries and plants at Botanical Bakeshop have a cultural connection. Geleen Abenoja, the baker behind Shop Halo Halo, and Daphne Peters, the proprietress of Daphne’s Botanicals, met vending side-by-side at the Golden Evening market in 2021. The duo opened their businesses in a shared space in...