Temperatures start to drop, and the sun sets lower as winter approaches. You are ready to start winterizing your houseplants. This is the time of year when your happy, sun-bathed houseplants have to transition back into the protection of your home. Most houseplants that live outside during the warm growing season are tropical plants, meaning […]

Rose [Rosa] plant. Plant Type: Perennial Light Needs: Full sun Water Needs: Keep soil moist Bloom Season: Late spring – early fall Hardiness: Zone 5 – 9 Native To: Asia, North America & Europe Average Size: 2-8in. tall, 4-16in. wide Pet Safe: Non-toxic but with thorns     Roses are considered one of the world’s […]

Clematis [Clematis] plant. Plant Type: Perennial Light Needs: Full sun – partial shade Water Needs: Two – three times per week Bloom Season: Early – mid summer, late summer – early fall Hardiness: Zone 4 – 9 Native To: North America, China and Japan Average Size: 3-12ft.+ tall, 3-20ft. wide Pet Safe: No   Clematis […]

ZZ Plant [Zamioculcas zamiifolia] plant. Plant Type: Houseplant Light Needs: Low – bright, indirect sunlight Water Needs: Every two – three weeks Bloom Season: Midsummer – early autumn Native To: Eastern – Southern Africa Average Size: 1-3ft. tall, 1-2ft. wide Pet Safe: No   The ZZ plant is a great starter houseplant for the novice […]

Mums [Chrysanthemum] plant. Plant Type: Tender perennial Light Needs: Full sun Water Needs: Multiple times a week Bloom Season: Late summer/early fall Hardiness: Zone 5 – 9 Native To: Asia & Northeastern Europe Average Size: 1-3ft. tall, 1-3ft. wide Pet Safe: No   Chrysanthemums provide glorious color for the seasonal garden throughout autumn. Garden mums, […]

The cooler weather starts to creep in, and fall seems imminent. There is still time for late summer blooms to be added to your garden. Before the frosts begin, pop these plants around if you miss the burst of color brought by spring and summer. They may be “late bloomers”, but there is still time […]

A glitter of gold or a perfectly placed flower petal may have graced your latest pastry purchase from our cafe. A touch of magic and whimsy can be found waiting behind the glass of our baked goods display. These delicious works of art come to us fresh from a local small business, Sweetfairy, in Providence, […]

Wander through our store and a striking print may catch your eye because of the designs of Little Man Originals. Stop to admire the play of patterns artistically crafted for your next tote bag, change purse, or wallet. There is one woman behind the scenes who, as she so simply states, “wears all of the […]

Orchid [Orchidaceae] plant. Plant Type: Houseplant Light Needs: Bright, indirect sunlight Water Needs: Once or twice a week Bloom Season: Early spring/late fall Native To: All continents except Antarctica Average Size: 1-3ft. tall, 6-12in. wide Pet Safe: Yes   Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants in the world. In every landscape where plants […]

African Violet [Saintpaulia ionanthus] plant. Plant Type: Houseplant Light Needs: Bright, indirect sunlight Water Needs: Around once per week Bloom Season: Year-round with proper conditions Native To: Tropical rainforests of Eastern Africa Average Size: 2-8in. tall, 4-16in. wide Pet Safe: Yes   African violets are one of the world’s most popular house plants. An African […]