Lunar Than·
Top 10 Plants for College Students (and why)
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...
Lunar Than·
4 Benefits of Indoor Plants for College Students
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...
Rachel Ellis·
Our product was featured in RealSimple!
Hello, dear plant enthusiasts and green-thumb aficionados! We have some exciting news to share with you all. Our very own patent-pending PlantDoc has just been featured in RealSimple's article "The 52 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers of 2023" 🌿✨ Wohoo! What is PlantDoc? For those of you who may not be familiar with PlantDoc, here's a quick introduction: PlantDoc is your trusty assistant in plant care – a smart and user-friendly moisture indicator tool designed to simplify watering your leafy friends. Here's how it works: 1. Simple: PlantDoc is designed to ease the worries of over- or under-watering your plants. Simply...
Rachel Ellis·
PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL - New plant shop, bakery centers Portland’s Filipino community in a shared space
Botanical Bakeshop at 4981 SE Woodstock is a joint bakery and plant shop run by two Filipino businessowners trying to create a shared space for their community. Geleen Abenoja and Daphne Peters were both showcasing their individual businesses at makers markets in 2021 when they met. Now, they run a shared space called Botanical Bakeshop, and are trying to create a community hub for Portland’s Filipino community. Both women opened their businesses during Covid or immediately after it hit. Abenoja’s Shop Halo Halo is a Filipino-inspired bakery serving treats like ube crackle cookies, and Peters’ plant shop, Daphne’s Botanicals, is...
Rachel Ellis·
Summer Floral Fun with Wildflower Hill Floral
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!
Rachel Ellis·
KGW HELLO! ROSE CITY - Plants + Desserts = Botanical Bakeshop
Botanical Bakeshop, the desert-plant collaboration between Daphne's Botanicals and Shop Halo Halo, was featured on KGW8! Watch the clip HERE.