Dr. James | Pistils & Pollen
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Urban gardener & houseplant educator | Founder, Pistils & Pollen 🌱 | Helping new plant parents grow confidence—from Chicago, growing indoors, on rooftops, parkways, and community gardens. Join our growing community! https://www.pistilsandpollen.com
Longform, intentional storytelling. Full video live on YouTube.
December 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Longform, intentional storytelling. Full video live on YouTube.
Hoping your holidays are filled with love and joy and lots of warm and cozy vibes. And plants. Lot's of plants.
December 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Hoping your holidays are filled with love and joy and lots of warm and cozy vibes. And plants. Lot's of plants.
Small wins > overwhelm. PlantPals gives you quick answers and kind support so plants (and you) can breathe. Founder’s rate ends this month—join us. #houseplants #plantcommunity
December 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Small wins > overwhelm. PlantPals gives you quick answers and kind support so plants (and you) can breathe. Founder’s rate ends this month—join us. #houseplants #plantcommunity
Close-up holiday coziness: vintage ornaments, jewel tones, layered greenery, and lots of glow. I’m always team live tree—even if faux garland helps in a few spots.
What’s your Christmas decorating style?
#ClassicChristmas #CozyDecor
What’s your Christmas decorating style?
#ClassicChristmas #CozyDecor
December 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Close-up holiday coziness: vintage ornaments, jewel tones, layered greenery, and lots of glow. I’m always team live tree—even if faux garland helps in a few spots.
What’s your Christmas decorating style?
#ClassicChristmas #CozyDecor
What’s your Christmas decorating style?
#ClassicChristmas #CozyDecor
My kind of Christmas tree—deep reds, velvets, brass, soft glow lighting, and plenty of nostalgia. More is definitely more this time of year. What colors are defining your holiday season?
#HolidayDecor #JewelToneChristmas
#HolidayDecor #JewelToneChristmas
December 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
My kind of Christmas tree—deep reds, velvets, brass, soft glow lighting, and plenty of nostalgia. More is definitely more this time of year. What colors are defining your holiday season?
#HolidayDecor #JewelToneChristmas
#HolidayDecor #JewelToneChristmas
A tiny desk behind the sofa has become my favorite sunny nook—plants glowing, room soft, instant calm. Do you have a favorite plant spot at home?
#IndoorJungle #Houseplants
#IndoorJungle #Houseplants
December 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A tiny desk behind the sofa has become my favorite sunny nook—plants glowing, room soft, instant calm. Do you have a favorite plant spot at home?
#IndoorJungle #Houseplants
#IndoorJungle #Houseplants
Yellow leaf, racing heart? PlantPals helps you ditch the panic and get clear next steps. Founder’s rate ends this month—come join us. #houseplants #planthelp
December 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yellow leaf, racing heart? PlantPals helps you ditch the panic and get clear next steps. Founder’s rate ends this month—come join us. #houseplants #planthelp
Winter in Chicago, but this Alocasia insists it’s a tropical holiday season. Big leaves, warm vibes, and just a hint of festive décor in the background. What plant is brightening your home right now?
#indoorjungle
#indoorjungle
December 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Winter in Chicago, but this Alocasia insists it’s a tropical holiday season. Big leaves, warm vibes, and just a hint of festive décor in the background. What plant is brightening your home right now?
#indoorjungle
#indoorjungle
PlantPals exists so you don’t have to troubleshoot alone. Founder’s rate is live now—join before prices rise in January and grow with confidence. What plant needs help on your shelf? #houseplants #plantcommunity
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
PlantPals exists so you don’t have to troubleshoot alone. Founder’s rate is live now—join before prices rise in January and grow with confidence. What plant needs help on your shelf? #houseplants #plantcommunity
A favorite combo: delicate Nephrolepis fronds cascading over a quirky vintage plant stand. Functional lift for light + a little personality boost for the room. What vintage piece do your plants live on? #VintageDecor
December 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A favorite combo: delicate Nephrolepis fronds cascading over a quirky vintage plant stand. Functional lift for light + a little personality boost for the room. What vintage piece do your plants live on? #VintageDecor
New plant joy: a small Euphorbia lactea (“Dragon Bones”) basking in today’s bright cold sun. Strong light + fast-draining mix = happy vibes. What sunny spot would you give it? #EuphorbiaLactea #SucculentCare
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
New plant joy: a small Euphorbia lactea (“Dragon Bones”) basking in today’s bright cold sun. Strong light + fast-draining mix = happy vibes. What sunny spot would you give it? #EuphorbiaLactea #SucculentCare
Thanksgiving decor tip: use houseplants as living centerpieces + herb accents. Cozy, sustainable, and re-useable after the feast. Blog with my picks + styling ideas: (see site). What plant would you feature? #Houseplants #Thanksgiving
November 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thanksgiving decor tip: use houseplants as living centerpieces + herb accents. Cozy, sustainable, and re-useable after the feast. Blog with my picks + styling ideas: (see site). What plant would you feature? #Houseplants #Thanksgiving
Chose “save,” not “grave.” My Platycerium elephantotis just unfurled a new frond after a rough patch. Small adjustments, big wins. What have you nursed back lately? #Platycerium #PlantCare
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Chose “save,” not “grave.” My Platycerium elephantotis just unfurled a new frond after a rough patch. Small adjustments, big wins. What have you nursed back lately? #Platycerium #PlantCare
Potted up Epipremnum amplissimum cuttings and strapped them to a moss pole—time to size up those silver leaves. Do you grow yours trailing or climbing? #EpipremnumAmplissimum #AroidCare
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Potted up Epipremnum amplissimum cuttings and strapped them to a moss pole—time to size up those silver leaves. Do you grow yours trailing or climbing? #EpipremnumAmplissimum #AroidCare
Rare joy: my jade (Crassula ovata) is in bloom. 🌸 Bright light + chunky succulent mix + lighter winter watering did the trick here. Has yours ever flowered? #JadePlant #SucculentCare
November 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Rare joy: my jade (Crassula ovata) is in bloom. 🌸 Bright light + chunky succulent mix + lighter winter watering did the trick here. Has yours ever flowered? #JadePlant #SucculentCare
Dolce found the sunbeam, and my Alocasia macrorrhiza did too. Gave it a hard trim after summer on the deck—now it doesn’t fit its old spot. Rearranging is part of the joy of plantscaping. Do your plants “outgrow” their corners after summer? #AlocasiaMacrorrhiza #Plantscaping
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Dolce found the sunbeam, and my Alocasia macrorrhiza did too. Gave it a hard trim after summer on the deck—now it doesn’t fit its old spot. Rearranging is part of the joy of plantscaping. Do your plants “outgrow” their corners after summer? #AlocasiaMacrorrhiza #Plantscaping
“Save or grave?” I’m walking through a few rough-looking plants and how I decide to rehab or let go: guilt-free. Full video is up on YouTube; support + discussion in the app. What’s one you’re saving? #Houseplants #PlantCare
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“Save or grave?” I’m walking through a few rough-looking plants and how I decide to rehab or let go: guilt-free. Full video is up on YouTube; support + discussion in the app. What’s one you’re saving? #Houseplants #PlantCare
Autumn sunbeam = instant spotlight ✨ My Anthurium pedatoradiatum (“Fingers”) just hardened off new leaves and they’re glowing today. I’ve got a small batch in my shop via the Pistils & Pollen app. Which plant is loving your fall light? #Anthurium #Houseplants
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Autumn sunbeam = instant spotlight ✨ My Anthurium pedatoradiatum (“Fingers”) just hardened off new leaves and they’re glowing today. I’ve got a small batch in my shop via the Pistils & Pollen app. Which plant is loving your fall light? #Anthurium #Houseplants
Doing a Fall Refresh: pest check, adjust watering, rotate toward light, lift humidity, clean leaves. I posted my 10-step checklist in the Pistils & Pollen app if you want it. What’s your go-to fall plant task? #HouseplantCare #FallRefresh
November 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Doing a Fall Refresh: pest check, adjust watering, rotate toward light, lift humidity, clean leaves. I posted my 10-step checklist in the Pistils & Pollen app if you want it. What’s your go-to fall plant task? #HouseplantCare #FallRefresh
Late-day sun is sliding deeper into the living room and the fern off to the side is throwing new fronds—love this seasonal boost. Which plant at your place perks up with fall light? #IndoorJungle #Houseplants
November 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Late-day sun is sliding deeper into the living room and the fern off to the side is throwing new fronds—love this seasonal boost. Which plant at your place perks up with fall light? #IndoorJungle #Houseplants
A quick peek at the potager gardening style—flowers threaded through herbs and veggies. Beauty + pollinators + harvests. Full 2025 Community Garden Tour is up on YouTube and in the Pistils & Pollen app.
November 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A quick peek at the potager gardening style—flowers threaded through herbs and veggies. Beauty + pollinators + harvests. Full 2025 Community Garden Tour is up on YouTube and in the Pistils & Pollen app.
New frond on my bird’s-nest fern = time for a light audit. Shorter days mean I nudge plants closer to windows or under grow bulbs to keep growth steady. What are you moving this week? #AspleniumNidus
November 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
New frond on my bird’s-nest fern = time for a light audit. Shorter days mean I nudge plants closer to windows or under grow bulbs to keep growth steady. What are you moving this week? #AspleniumNidus
Spooky season pick: dark, dramatic foliage! 🌿 I shared my favorite Halloween-ready houseplants on my blog (including ZZ ‘Black Raven’, Alocasia “mask,” red Syngonium). Which one is your vibe? #Halloween #Houseplants
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Spooky season pick: dark, dramatic foliage! 🌿 I shared my favorite Halloween-ready houseplants on my blog (including ZZ ‘Black Raven’, Alocasia “mask,” red Syngonium). Which one is your vibe? #Halloween #Houseplants
Autumn sun = deeper beams through my south windows, and my Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum is living its best life. I move it a foot closer this time of year and rotate weekly. Where does your best fall light land? #Houseplants #CozyVibes
October 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Autumn sun = deeper beams through my south windows, and my Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum is living its best life. I move it a foot closer this time of year and rotate weekly. Where does your best fall light land? #Houseplants #CozyVibes
This season our community garden almost doubled—more gardeners, more food, more blooms for pollinators. 🐝 The full 2025 Community Garden Tour is live on YouTube (and in the Pistils & Pollen app). What would you plant with extra space? #CommunityGarden #UrbanGardening
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
This season our community garden almost doubled—more gardeners, more food, more blooms for pollinators. 🐝 The full 2025 Community Garden Tour is live on YouTube (and in the Pistils & Pollen app). What would you plant with extra space? #CommunityGarden #UrbanGardening