Indoor Plants

It’s a great time of year to divide and spruce up your African violets. This way you can share an easy care plant with others. I have had one African violet for over 8 years, it faithfully produces beautiful purple … Continue reading →

Winter is a great time to work on your indoor garden.  I am taking cuttings to share with friends, repotting plants and enjoying all the foliage and blooms that can brighten a gloomy day. My lovely fiddle leaf fig is … Continue reading →

As cold weather approaches and our gardens have been put to bed, our attention and efforts shift to our indoor plants. Northumberland Master Gardeners would like to share with you a couple of their favourite house plants and some tips … Continue reading →

  Recently I was asked if an amaryllis can be cut and used as a cut flower. Not only is the answer yes, it is good idea for several reasons. Cut stems can last up to 3 weeks. Amaryllis plants … Continue reading →

Don’t throw away your amaryllis bulb after it finishes blooming.  You can get it to re-bloom!  With good care most amaryllis bulbs will bloom each winter for years. Here is how: When bloom are finished,  snip off flower stalk about … Continue reading →