by Nicole Forbes, Master Horticulturalist & Garden Educator | Dec 30, 2025 | Indoor Plants
Are all your houseplants competing for space near the brightest window in your home? The good news is that many popular houseplants can thrive beyond those sunny spots! Low light is generally defined as 50–250 foot-candles of light, a measurement of light intensity...
by Nicole Forbes, Master Horticulturalist & Garden Educator | Dec 29, 2025 | Indoor Plants
Looking for a unique and creative way to display your favorite houseplants? Kokedama transforms indoor plants into living works of art! Dating back to Japan’s Edo period, this ancient botanical practice features a plant rooted in a moss-covered ball of soil. With no...
by Nicole Forbes, Master Horticulturalist & Garden Educator | Oct 11, 2025 | Fall Gardening, Holiday Décor & Gifts
Succulent pumpkins add sophistication and bring a touch of whimsy to Fall displays. By combining sturdy succulent cuttings with fancy heirloom pumpkins, succulent pumpkins are long-lasting and endlessly customizable. Use succulent pumpkins for porch-scaping or...
by Nicole Forbes, Master Horticulturalist & Garden Educator | Oct 7, 2025 | Fall Gardening
Fall is the perfect time for planting! With milder air temperatures, warm soils, and free irrigation (thank you, Pacific Northwest rainfall), Fall planting allows roots to get settled and put on valuable growth before the next year rolls in. Plus, after a full Spring...
by Nicole Forbes, Master Horticulturalist & Garden Educator, Andrea Melnychenko, Garden Designer & MS Plant Biology | Sep 24, 2025 | Container Gardening, Fall Gardening
As Summer annuals begin to wane and seasonal container plantings lose their luster, it’s time for a change! Fall container plantings help herald the slower, cooler season by adding warm, inviting tones and textural interest to entryways, porches, balconies, and...
