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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...

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...

Having houseplants in your dorm room provides many benefits. But college life can be busy and stressful, giving you little time to take care of yourself, let alone plants! When my roommate and I chose the plants for our room, we started with the low-maintenance ones that require not much effort to take care of. After three years of being plant parents, here is our list of best plants for college students: List of best plants for college students: Succulents and Cacti: The Must-Have for College Students Flowers: The Splash of Color Lucky Charms: The Ones That Bring Good Luck...

When it comes to college life, there are so many stories to be had. It can be a stressful experience with lots of pressure, yet can be super memorable. As a senior at college, I think that a comfortable living space can make or break the college experience! That’s why my roommate and I spent lots of time "equipping” and decorating our dorm room. We decided from the beginning to build a small garden of houseplants. Throughout the years, we realized it was truly an effective way to help us thrive through stressful times in academics (and even life). Here are...

Light bites, flower arrangement and sips! 💐🥂🍇 Join Wildflower Hill Floral July 30th 6-8 pm at Daphne's Botanicals in SE PDX for a fun night of flowers, light bites and sips! Your $85 ticket will include your vase floral arrangement you’ll make under Hillary’s instruction; light bites; and drinks. We have N/A and alcoholic options!  RSVP here!