Thanks for the tips!

Thank you Paul – very interesting!!

Great question, Emeila! My number one go-to place is Tonkadale nursery, but it takes a trip to get out there. They have a really nice selection of indoor plants, and a rewards program. You accumulate points over time, I think $200 and you get $20 and then it’s like Christmas. I also think they are far superior for annuals in the spring time as well. However, my neighborhood flower store is Bachman’s and I spend a lot of time there too, although I don’t think the selection or quality is as awesome.

Regarding the fig, both Tonkadale and Bachmans usually stock them, albeit typically they are more expensive. I bought one of my plants at Bachmans when they were having a sale, and the other I got at Ikea for $12.99. Be wary about buying online, I did that once with a fig, and the plant was shipped with no insulation – it immediately died when it was left on my front porch.

Thanks, Vanessa! I know, these are super cute and I love that they can handle being outdoors in the summer. I can’t wait for it to be window box season, I think these will look pretty great partnered with some petunias.

Yes! This makes me so happy, cause I love plants and sometimes I worry that NO ONE CARES! I’m excited that you guys are on board for more posts!

Congrats on your home! We are in the Kingfield neighborhood which butts right up to Lyndale. You’re going to love it! Thanks so much for your compliments, hope to see you around the blog, and maybe even in the neighborhood in the future!

Hey There! I’ll have quite a few more posts coming, but lots of varieties of Ferns can tolerate a minimal amount of light. Also mother in laws tongues are virtually indestructible.

Well let me surprise you with some more information about this plant. We in India before going to hospital for any treatment, we first go to the Indian herbal medicine. According to the Indian herbal medicine this whole plant of Indian red sorrel is used for urinary tract infections, cuts, scrapes, rashes, skin infections, digestive problems and kidney problems.
Indian red sorrel was used as a medicinal plant by Native Americans, including the Cherokee and Pawnee peoples.

Well let me surprise you with some more information about this plant. We in India before going to hospital for any treatment, we first go to the Indian herbal medicine. According to the Indian herbal medicine this whole plant of Indian red sorrel is used for urinary tract infections, cuts, scrapes, rashes, skin infections, digestive problems and kidney problems.
Indian red sorrel was used as a medicinal plant by Native Americans, including the Cherokee and Pawnee peoples.

Wow! You learn something new every day. I just went outside and tasted mine. It does taste fresh and clean and sort of citrusy. Had no clue it was edible! I’m outside of Dallas – it does really well here.

Since this plant is raised for garden and ornamental purpose in your country, you must make sure there is no any kind of chemical sprayed on it before you eat. Take a leaf, wash it well and just chew it, it will taste just like vitamin C. In most part of our country this can also be considered as weed, but still it is sold in the vegetable market.

Awesome to see you found me, Jane! Thank you for the compliment, and I hope that I can encourage you to try caring for a plant or two.

Gretchen, So glad a few folks will find some use out of these posts. I’m excited to share more. This plant is a real easy one, you should try it out :)

Hey Maggie! Thanks for asking, I will remember to mention this in future plant posts. Yes, the plant is toxic to animals. However, it has an extremely bitter taste, so if an animal were to try and eat it, they wouldn’t get very far. I’ve never had trouble with my cat, for what it’s worth.