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Officially a Plant Mom!










Okay guys!!!!! I can officially call myself a plant mom. It took a lot of trial, era, and research, but I'm here. In the past I would harm every single plant given and bought. You know its bad if I've harmed a peace Lilly (I don't like to say kill). They require the least amount of work. I thought everyone around me had green thumbs but me. I was so jealous of my Dad's massive green thumbs. His garden is simply amazing. The way he bring things to life is truly envious. The only plants that I was really good with were my African violets located in my kitchen window. I've had them for almost 5 years now. They are so big and full of life. The flowers blooming from them right now are so vibrant. I refer to them as my pride and joy. I've had them the longest.

During this Covid-19 Shutdown, I was able to do my research on plants inside and outside of the home. Understanding the coordinates of a hi south facing window, and knowing that they have feelings too is so critical for their growth. This new knowledge brought forth the confidence needed for the kids and I to have another go at it. I must say........it's 4 months later and were doing great! I easily went from one plant to having several. As of now, I have 11 babies inside. I even started gardening outside of my home with plants, fruits, and veggies. All of my babies seem to enjoy their little lives. Call me crazy, but every single one of them have names. In my home I have 2 purple African violets, 2 pink African violets, 1 aloe plant,  2 Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake plant or mother in laws tongue), a bird of paradise, 1 Aglaonema, one succulent, and 1 Dracaena arbores. I really want a prayer plant to add to my home, but unable to find one as of now. 


Plants have made a massive impact in my life. This new hobby of mine is very therapeutic and a rewarding experience. I really get to enjoy the fruits of my labor, literally. It keeps my brain busy and active. Gardening is so fulfilling. I love to watch them grow and adapt to the world around them. I begin and end each day with watering the plants in my yard. I talk to my indoors plants daily. Its all about speaking life into them guys.  My plants also like music. Funny i know! But it helps to stimulate them. Mine are actually loving Nina Simone right now. Ha ha, and a little of John Legend latest.  My weekends are spent in my yard or visits to my local nurseries. I recently had to actually cut myself off from going out buying. My main focus at this time is maintaining the ones I have now. 
The plant community guys!!!!! I never thought I would meet so many people thru this new passion and hobby of mine. I truly enjoy our talks and all tips given through social media. 


Plants and gardening isn't as intimidating as it may seem. Put a toe in to see if it can be for you.
To all of my plant lovers.....what are your babies listening to these days?

a bird of paradise  (a.k.a Queen)

Sansevieria trifasciata   (a.k.a Cosmo)


Aglaonema (A.k.a Vera)





Dracaena arbores  (A.k.a Dana)

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