I'm like, really into plants lately.

I don't know what it is, perhaps a combination of the cold weather and short days here in the Northeast, being home and social distancing, or just becoming and old lady but plants have become my jam. Of course I mean house plants, easy to care for house plants.

The women in my family all seem to have been born with green thumbs. And I mean lush house plants, beautiful vegetable gardens, and flower beds for days! Not me, up until recently I killed house plants like it was my job. I once grew cucumbers that were round(how does that even happen) and my flower beds are not the prize of the neighborhood. I think my green thumb gifted neighbors probably dream of sneaking over and weeding for me

However, in the last year I have collected a number of house plants, almost all are still alive. My large orchid is blooming for a 3rd time! I took my first swag at pruning my fiddle leaf fig, and its growing branches just as I hoped. I still struggle with Christmas cactuses. I have one that was split from my great grandmother's beautiful plant(no pressure right, just multigenerational plants to care for). So far, it is growing but has never flowered. I'll keep you posted if I conquer this part of the green thumb.

I love hunting for beautiful pots at second hand stores, with a mix of more modern ones. I have come to appreciate a pot with good drainage and the importance of inserting a plastic pot with drainage if your beautiful vessel doesn't do the trick. Anyway, I am sure you all know this stuff I am certainly not here to give advice on caring for plants. But, if something makes you happy keep at it, start simple and learn from your mistakes. And, a good watering scheduling can't hurt!