lately i’ve been meditating on the idea of loving yourself first. i know it sounds cliche but this goes beyond pampering yourself, which may be difficult for people who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, depression, & anxiety. to me, loving yourself first means taking the time & space to heal through compassion & unconditionally…
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at one point or another all of us will deal with a pest or two, maybe three or a whole fam lol in the beginning, i brought home rescue plants and wouldn’t check them (big no, no!) sadly, this resulted in a couple plants dying due to mealy bugs. i’ve managed to save a couple…
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colocasia esculenta ‘mojito,’ aka elephant’s ear or taro, is an edible plant that is a natural mutation of the ‘midnight’ cultivar (strode, 2007). it reminds me of my childhood as we ate quite a bit of taro at home. the foliage on mojito is one of my faves – the variegation looks like it’s been…
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as a rule of thumb, try to mimic your plant’s natural habitat. here are some tips on humidity & temperature. i conclude with a bit on the importance of air circulation for your plants. humidity in general, a relative humidity of 40% is required. however, some plants require high humidity similar to the rainforest &…
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in regards to watering, different plants have different needs. for some plants little water is needed, for others the soil should remain moist. the frequency & amount of watering will depend on your plants’ needs, the conditions of their natural habitat, the pot it’s placed in, soil mixture, and the lighting situation & environment. the…
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the most important factor for healthy plants is light. our plants have life thanks to photosynthesis – a process whereby light interacts with green chlorophyll in stems & foliage to provide energy the plant needs to grow. in their natural habitats plants have adapted to varying amounts of light. the best way to care for…
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i love my green babies 🌱🌿 some of my plants started off as lush plants from the nursery or shop, cuttings or rescue plants that were nursed back to health. then there are the ones that didn’t make it (rip overwatered succulents & air plants, under watered ferns, & plants lost to mealy bugs). seeing…
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i feel like as though lately i’m usually in self care mode. aside from the political moment we’re living in, i’m more focused on it now that i have more time post-phd (over exertion, anyone?). however, the concept is still something i’ve been working on since bell hooks taught me to love myself first. with…
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today’s reminder is unconditional gratitude. appreciation for life, experiences, & people without strings attached & without judgement. it’s slowing down & finding love in the present moment – the way the sun hits your face, how breathing deeply opens up your lungs, a person’s laughter, a new leaf unfurling. everyday i try to cultivate gratitude…
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