Happy Monday, plant lovers! 🌿 Here’s a little plant humor (or not this one might be a little too on the nose- Yikes) to start your week. Tag a friend who’s as obsessed with plants as you are! 😂
Check out my new blog post where I share simple step-by-step methods for canning, freezing, and drying—plus a few stories from my own kitchen adventuresinbotany.com/blog
🌱 The future of food isn’t in the hands of corporations—it’s in yours. Every time you plant a seed, you’re voting for a world where food is fresh, local, and grown with care.
Garden Mystery: Why Did One Batch Sprout and Not the Other? 🌱
🥬 One batch of lettuce seeds? No sign of life. No idea why. I waited over a week. Then I planted another batch. 🥀 The other? Same setup, same type of seeds. They germinated within 24 hours of planting!!
Beneath the soil, an invisible partnership is happening! Mycorrhizal fungi form an underground network that connects to plant roots, helping them absorb water and nutrients, fight disease, and communicate with neighboring plants. Think of it as nature’s internet for your garden!
Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving garden 🌿 Learn the science behind soil texture, pH, nutrients, and how to make your garden beds come alive!
No matter your race, gender, orientation, or background—if you love plants, you're home here. AiB believes in gardens full of diversity—both in people and plants. Love is love. And kindness always matters.
This Independence Day, I’m celebrating the kind of freedom that includes everyone—freedom to breathe clean air, grow nourishing food, and live in harmony with the land.
Your Garden, Your Way—Let’s Make It Happen! Have big garden dreams but don’t know where to start? That’s where I come in! 🌱 I’ll help you create a garden that works for YOU.
In deserts, leaves are a liability. That’s why cacti evolved without leaves. Instead, their spines help reduce water loss and protect them from hungry animals. Photosynthesis happens in their thick, fleshy stems. #DesertAdaptations#CactusFacts#AdventuresInBotany
A few herbs on a windowsill still matter. It’s about remembering you can grow things. That you deserve fresh food. That’s enough to start something beautiful.
Meet the showstopper of the tropical garden — Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior)! With massive, torch-like blooms that come in sizzling shades of red, pink, or coral, this plant looks like it’s straight out of a rainforest.
