Plants are like people: they're all different and a little bit strange.John Kehoe
Natures call
The colour green has been my favourite colour for about 10 years now. Before that, it used to be orange, and I just now made the connection that those two colours make up my logo. The strange thing is that it was my boyfriend who came up with the name Amber & Green, and therefore... Continue Reading →
Lessons I learned the hard way
Every plantparent, whether a newbie or more experienced, makes mistakes regarding the care of their beloved plants. We are humans after all, and mistakes are part of humankind. Although often made with the best intentions, mistakes regarding plant care can mean the end of your plants. So, in order to spare you from making the same mistakes... Continue Reading →
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplishedLao Tzu
Spring, soon?
That first new leaf protruding from the stem, that centimeter of growth after weeks of dormancy, the first new flowers! These might be my favorite things that can happen with my plants. Although not all of my plants are dormant this winter, I do miss the ongoing signs of progress and life that I have grown so... Continue Reading →
Plant Portrait: Pilea Peperomioides
It’s time to introduce another plant to you. Last month I introduced you to a plant-favourite of mine: the Tradescantia Zebrina. A relatively easy plant to take care of and propagate, I thought this would be a perfect beginner plant for anyone who wants to start having and propagating plants. Even for more experienced plant... Continue Reading →
Gardening is the work of a lifetime: you never finishOscar de la Renta
I crafted (and succeeded!)
I have a confession to make. I love crafting. Always have and always will. The thing is though, I’m not very good at it. In my mind I always had the best ideas and I could picture how it looked to the last detail. Sadly, that was often where my creative side ended. I never... Continue Reading →
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