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The Art of Ikebana: Celebrating the Present Through Floral Arrangements

The Art of Ikebana: Celebrating the Present Through Floral Arrangements

Known as the Japanese art of flower arranging, ikebana is an expressive art form that dates as far back as 1400 A.D. In contrast to Western flower arrangements, ikebana embraces the impermanence of...
Spread Cheer with these Holiday Plant Crafts

Spread Cheer with these Holiday Plant Crafts

Cozy up with a cup of cheer and create along with us as we share these simple holiday plant crafts. We've selected simple and cost-effective projects that can easily be...
Creative Reuse for Indoor Gardeners: Household Items for Your Houseplants

Creative Reuse for Indoor Gardeners: Household Items for Your Houseplants

Did you know that tucked away in your cabinets, drawers and closets, you likely have a large list of common household items that you can use to care for your houseplants?...
Humidity Hack: How To Make a Pebble Tray - Pistils Nursery

Humidity Hack: How to Make a Pebble Tray and Why You Should

In the full heat of summer some of our thirsty plants can get a little fussy. To make things more tricky, many of our houseplants love moisture but hate "getting...
Houseplant Propagation 101: Growing New Roots

Houseplant Propagation 101: Growing New Roots

Have you ever seen a windowsill with glass jars filled with houseplant cuttings growing new roots? Every seasoned plant parent reaches a point when they want to start sharing their...
Spring Feeding: Houseplant Fertilizing 101

Spring Feeding: Houseplant Fertilizing 101

With springtime springing on us, we have been getting lots of questions in about houseplant fertilizing. When, howand why to fertilize your houseplants are all worthy questions that can help...
Tired of Terra Cotta? Take Your Plants Thrifting, A Guide

Tired of Terra Cotta? Take Your Plants Thrifting, A Guide

It’s easy to grow tired of terra cotta. While these classic clay pots offer a lower-priced planter option complete with drainage, they can quickly become less charming when most of...
How to Choose the Right Pot: A Guide to Repotting Houseplants

How to Choose the Right Pot: A Guide to Repotting Houseplants

You might be feeling pretty confident in your houseplant prowess, but many of us who are new to the world of plants hesitate when it comes to repotting for the...
Traveling with Houseplants: A Guide to Moving Plants by Car, Plane and Mail

Traveling with Houseplants: A Guide to Moving Plants by Car, Plane and Mail

Sometimes, as plant people, we are faced with the rather delicate task of traveling with houseplants. Maybe you want to bring all those stray propagations you’ve started along as gifts...
How to Plant Trees, Shrubs, Perennials and Bulbs this Fall

How to Plant Trees, Shrubs, Perennials and Bulbs this Fall

The winds are picking up. The clouds are rolling in. The morning are cool and rain is falling from the sky. Yes: the seasons have changed, summer has said its...
How To Press Flowers and Preserve the Magic of Spring

How To Press Flowers and Preserve the Magic of Spring

Spring is a special time of year. It seems that each day a new bit of color pops up in the neighborhood, whether it’s the bright green of the tulip...
How To Make A Kokedama: DIY 'String Garden' Tutorial

How To Make A Kokedama: DIY 'String Garden' Tutorial

Ever wondered how to make a kokedama? It's easy! Kokedama, sometimes called string gardens or Japanese moss balls, are a form of bonsai that dates back to the Edo era...