Farming Chart

Have you seen a see-through leaf, or even one that starts to get soft on a succulent? Or maybe you just had the feeling that … Read more

WHY DID YOU BUY IT? It looked like something tough (succulents do), and yes: if treated as such, they are. But that’s where it gets … Read more

Here’s how it goes: You buy a succulent. Because it fits in your hand. Because you think, Oh, I can handle a little thing like … Read more

People kill succulents with love. Those fat juicy leaves, they figure. The poor thing must be thirsty; let me just give her a little sip. … Read more

When you bought your first succulent, you likely purchased it because it resembled a miniature version of a cactus that wouldn’t die. You put it … Read more

When you don’t know what the three big numbers on the side of a bag of fertilizer mean, that’s confusing. You’re looking at all those … Read more

Every plant has its own personality. Some folks collect big jade trees that fill a corner of the house; some like little plant for their … Read more

Why do you think I say that when you go out and buy a succulent, thinking, “Oh, this is just a plant,” only to have … Read more

The sunrise is early, so early! And as you step into greenhouse, the air seem thick and heavy. It feels heavy on your skin. The … Read more

Unless you are someone who always checks, you’re ignoring the key factor to indoor success or failure: humidity. Sure, check dirt, maybe it’s moist. Check … Read more

Yes, you can purchase heirloom seeds and also pricy bags of compost, but unless your soil chemistry is correct, you might as well be feeding … Read more