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Author Archives: Tovah Martin
Listen Up Again!
We had so much fun (and callers) the last time, Wisconsin Public Radio asked me back for an encore. Tune in to the Larry Meiller Show on Friday, January 4 at 11:00-12:30 Central Time. This time around, we’ll be helping … Continue reading
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Move the Forest Indoors
Now, my little muffins, I want you all to pour yourselves a nice warm cup of tea (or your beverage of choice) and sink into someplace comfy. Pull that wooly throw blanket up to your chin, and let all those … Continue reading
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Terrarium Workshops
Just an idea for that someone on your list who has everything–give them a Terrarium Workshop for the holidays. Talk about presenting them with peace, tranquility, and green therapy. Here’s a partial list of locations where I’ll be giving workshops … Continue reading
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Primula kisoana
Fast forward because already I need a little springtime. Here it is only late November and I’m clawing at the windows chafing for some semblance of growth in the garden. Not that the houseplants aren’t entertaining — but still, November … Continue reading
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Senecio cephalophorus ‘Blazin’ Glory’
Well, the name’s a little melodramatic. But if you can get over that (what’s in a name?), what’s not to love in this little cutie? I’m always game to try anything that might work indoors. For example, this little number … Continue reading
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Dahlia ‘Akita’: Until we Meet Again
I saw it coming. For once, I was monitoring the weather. All the houseplants were safely inside (well, most of the houseplants were already squirreled indoors). But what happens to the dahlias is beyond my control. With tubers planted in … Continue reading
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Terrain at Styer’s: See you There Sunday!
Rev your engines! This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The official start of Houseplant Season. Hooray! And I’ll be giving it a warm welcome at Terrain at Styer’s in Glen Mills, PA (www.shopterrain.com) on Sunday October 21, … Continue reading
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Neoregelia ‘Tiger Cub’
They’re back in the fold again! The houseplants, that is. And as much as I liked the convenience of hitting them with a hose (and sharing the watering duties with Mother Nature), I missed them. Now I feel whole again. … Continue reading
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Wildlings Indoors: Viola walteri
Make haste. Because summer is slipping away fast. What to do about the dilemma? Well, that’s what The Unexpected Houseplant is all about. And now that I’m back on the blog roll for the season, I’m going to give you … Continue reading
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Repotathon at Pergola in New Preston!
September 15, 2012, 1:00-4:00! A Houseplant Repotathon at Pergola in New Preston, CT Come to the launch event for my new book, The Unexpected Houseplant. Rather than waving a fond farewell to the garden, shift focus indoors. Especially geared for … Continue reading
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