This Is Why I Need Help

I love plants.  They make me happy.  But I seem to lack the very important skill required in keeping them alive.

True story.

I love gardening.  It’s one of my favourite things to do.  Outdoors, I can do quite well.  Indoors – my poor plants are suffering.  I don’t know if it’s the water/lack of water/ soil/ drainage/ sunshine/ lack of sunshine. Maybe I just don’t talk to them enough.  Is that even a thing?

I know that having plants around you are very beneficial.

Studies have shown indoor plants:

• Boost mood, productivity, concentration and creativity
• Reduce stress, fatigue, sore throats and colds
• Clean indoor air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity and producing oxygen
• Add life to a sterile office, give privacy and reduce noise levels
• Are therapeutic and cheaper than a therapist

That’s why I am so thankful for the chance to learn new things.  On Saturday I will be headed to Sipkens to learn about plant propagation.  Growing new plants from baby plants.  Starting over with a new plant family.

I’m looking forward to learning the how’s of proper plant care and going home with a new family of baby plants.

I hate killing plants.  It makes me feel bad every time I do it.  My brother in law gave us a plant that was given to him by his late parents. He’s kept it for years before passing it on to us.  That’s pressure.  (smile) So far so good.  It seems to be one of the easier plants to keep alive with very little attention.

For more info about what they offer at Sipkens when it comes to events and workshops – click HERE.

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This post was written by Carrie Buchanan