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Creating little green escapes 👩🏾‍🌾🪴
RVA 📍 | Zone 7a 🗺️
I believe in the beauty of green spaces and peaceful little oases.

Whether it’s a balcony, a garden bed, or a home filled with thriving plants, every space deserves a touch of life and nature.

08/24/2026

Kitchen scraps 🍎🍌🥚= garden gold.

Before anything makes it to my outdoor compost, it lives right here in the kitchen… in an old plastic pretzel 🥨container. Just a simple little scrap collector for veggie peels, fruit scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells because composting doesn’t have to be fancy to be effective. If you’ve got a container with a lid, you can start.

To keep it clean + low-odor:
- Keep a lid on it and empty it every 1–3 days
- Add a little “dry” material if it gets wet (shredded paper, a napkin, dry leaves)
- Skip meat, dairy, and greasy foods (those are the stink starters)

Small habit, big payoff 🤗 your future soil will thank you.

08/11/2026

🌿 Plant Tip Tuesday: Compost is plant food, not plant soil.

If you’re growing houseplants inside and food outside, compost can be your quiet little superpower. It brings life back into tired soil, helps it hold moisture the right way, and feeds your plants slowly over time.

Here’s the simple way to use it (without stressing your plants):

1) Top-dress it.
Sprinkle a thin layer (about 1/2 inch) on top of the soil, keeping it a little away from the stem. Then water it in gently.

2) Mix it in when you plant or refresh.
For pots and raised beds, aim for compost to be about 20–30% of your mix. Too much compost can hold water too long for some plants, so a little goes a long way.

Soft reminder: compost is an amendment. It’s not meant to replace potting mix all by itself.

Want to start composting but don’t want it to feel complicated? Start small:
• “Greens” = kitchen scraps (fruit/veg peels, coffee grounds)
• “Browns” = dry leaves, shredded paper/cardboard
• Keep it as damp as a wrung-out sponge
• Turn it when you remember

Question for you: are you composting right now, or thinking about starting a pile/bin this season? 💛

08/04/2026

🌿 Plant Tip Tuesday

When you repot, size up just 1–2 inches.

A pot that’s too big holds extra wet soil, and that can stress roots.

Quick check:
• New pot should be 1–2 inches wider than the old one
• Keep the same depth unless roots are circling hard
• Always use fresh soil + drainage

Do you usually size up big or keep it small? 👀

08/03/2026

New plant baby alert 🤍🌿

Monstera deliciosa ‘Thai Constellation’ is officially home, and I’m still in awe of her. That soft, speckled variegation feels like little stars across every leaf.

She was already begging for a repot, and you can tell she’s happy in her new home now, settling in and stretching out like, “okay… I’m safe.” 🪴

Would you keep her as a statement plant, or let her climb?

07/26/2026

I looked at the debris and thought: I’ve got this. Because honestly? A strong, independent woman + a good pair of scissors can go a long way. I spent some time trimming, clearing, and making space for fresh air and new growth. It’s not perfect, but it’s lighter and so am I.

07/25/2026

Tell me why I stood there staring at my Pink Princess like it was about to take an exam I didn’t study for 😅✂️ I had the scissors in my hand and still needed a whole pep talk. Even the most experienced plant parents get a little nervous cutting a favorite plant. Watch me talk myself into it…then make the cut.

Pink Princess propagation steps + tips:

1) The cut
• Choose a healthy stem with at least 1 node (that bump is where roots come from). A leaf alone won’t root.
• Use sharp, clean shears and cut just below the node.
• Optional: let the cut end callus 30–60 minutes to help prevent rot.

2) Rooting in water
• Keep the node under water and the leaves out of the water.
• Bright, indirect light is your best friend.
• Change the water weekly (or sooner if it gets cloudy).

3) Moving to soil
• Pot up once roots are a few inches long and starting to branch.
• Use a small pot with drainage and an airy mix (soil + perlite + orchid bark).
• Keep it lightly moist for the first 1–2 weeks while it adjusts from water roots to soil roots.
• Bright indirect light helps keep that pink variegation happy (low light = more green).

Have you ever been scared to chop your favorite plant, or are you braver than me? 😅

06/16/2026

🌿 Plant Tip Tuesday

Pest checks take 10 seconds.
Always check the UNDERSIDES of leaves.

That’s where spider mites, thrips, and aphids like to start.

Quick routine:
• Flip a few leaves over once a week
• If you see tiny dots/webbing or sticky spots, isolate the plant ASAP

Want a simple “what pest is this?” guide? Comment “PESTS” and I’ll send you one.

06/09/2026

🌿 Plant Tip Tuesday

Bottom-watering is a game changer for thirsty plants.

How:
• Set the pot in a bowl of water
• Let it soak 10 to 20 minutes
• Pull it out and let it drain

Why it works: the roots drink what they need, and you’re less likely to overwater from the top.

Want a list of plants that LOVE bottom-watering? Comment “BOTTOM” 👇🏾

05/26/2026

Plant Tip Tuesday: Compost is plant food, not plant soil.

If you’re growing houseplants inside and food outside, compost can be your quiet little superpower. It brings life back into the soil, helps hold moisture, and feeds your plants slowly over time.

Here’s a gentle way to use it without overwhelming your plants:

1) Top dress it.
Add a thin layer (about 1/2 inch) on top of the soil, keeping it a little away from the stem. Then water it in softly.

2) Mix it in when you plant or refresh beds.
For pots and garden beds, aim for compost to be about 20 to 30% of your mix. Too much can hold water too long for some plants.

Soft reminder: compost is an amendment, not a full replacement for potting mix.

If you want to start composting, begin simple:
• “Greens” (kitchen scraps) + “browns” (dry leaves, shredded cardboard)
• Keep it as damp as a wrung out sponge
• Turn it when you remember

Question for you: are you composting right now, or thinking about starting a pile or bin this season? 💛

05/21/2026

New house… new garden chapter.

I’ve got a ginormous front yard, a side yard, and a big backyard, and I’m honestly still taking it all in. But I’m starting with the side yard first because this space is becoming something really special to me: a kid-friendly garden plus a little gardening classroom where learning feels like play.

Right now you’re going to see the BEFORE.
The “in progress.”
The dirt-under-my-nails days.

I’m building this out slowly and intentionally, adding garden boxes as I go (and yes, more boxes will be added along the way). I also want to add little details that make gardening feel exciting and possible for kids, even if they’ve never planted a thing before.

This is the vision:
🌱 raised beds that are easy to reach
🌻 simple lessons + hands-on activities
🪴 space to plant, water, observe, and celebrate every tiny sprout
🧺 a calm, safe place to get curious and learn what growing really looks like
🍅 eventually: veggies, herbs, flowers, and all the fun “look what we grew!” moments

If you’ve got kids, grandbabies, students, or you just love seeing little ones connect with nature, stay close. I’m going to be sharing the before-and-afters as we build this garden classroom step by step.

What would you LOVE to see in a kid’s garden classroom? Drop your ideas in the comments for me 👇🏾

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