Author Archives: Tovah Martin

Terrarium Workshops

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Tovah Martin

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

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Tovah Martin

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’

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Tovah Martin

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

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Tovah Martin

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!

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Tovah Martin

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’

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Tovah Martin

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

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Tovah Martin

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!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Tovah Martin

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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Listen Up! Live on Martha Stewart Radio

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Tovah Martin

Hey Gang! Been busier than a honeybee, bopping all around. And I promise to get a new post up soon — I’m back from my travels. But in the meantime, I wanted to let you all know that I’m LIVE … Continue reading →

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Hyacinthus ‘Blue Festival’

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Tovah Martin

Let’s talk about fickle fashion. Let’s discuss our hunger for big and beefy. and then let’s mourn the slipping away of Hyacinth ‘Blue Festival’. Maybe I’m the only one left on earth that prefers loose, multi-stemmed hyacinths that hold their … Continue reading →

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