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10/30/2026

Guys, I have officially wrapped up my first market season! This time last year, I was just starting to consider the idea of selling plants at markets, and now not only have I done it, but I have had the most amazing time. I honestly don't think I could have imagined how much I would enjoy it or how much this little plant business would grow in just one year.

A few crazy statistics for you guys: I sold almost 600 plants, went to 50 markets, and somehow gained all 560 of you here on Facebook. If you had asked me last October if I would be able to say any of those things, I probably would have laughed at you. Let alone all three of them!

I am absolutely planning to be back out there next summer, and I already have a few things I want to work on for next season. I want to add more markets and events, bring in more plant variety, and hopefully expand some of the non-plant additions to the booth. Beaded plants, my own dirt mixes, pest sprays, and a few other things are all on the list. Let's just hope I can figure out how to make all of that happen!

But don't worry, I am not disappearing for the entire winter. I have a few class ideas, some plant-themed events in the works (go respond to my plant BINGO poll!), and I will still be selling plants. I am running VERY low on inventory right now, though, so you may have to give me a little time to get some new plants grown up for you guys. Apparently selling almost 600 plants means I actually have to grow more plants. Who would have thought?

I also want to know what you guys would like to see this winter. Are there classes you would be interested in? Plant events you would want to attend? Something you have been wanting to learn about? If there is something you want to see and I have the skills to make it happen, I might just give it a try.

And while we're at it, I am already starting tissue culture for next season (crazy, right??), so let me know if there are any genera you would like to see me carry or specific varieties you think I should add. I want to keep bringing in plants that you guys are excited about, and this is a good time for me to start planning what that might look like.

Thank you guys so much for supporting me through this first season. I have loved getting to meet you, yap about plants, and pass along whatever information I have that might help you with your own collection. Getting to know people who are just as excited about plants as I am has honestly been one of my favorite parts of doing this.

I can't wait to see where we go from here, and I am already looking forward to next season! 🌱

10/23/2026

Do You Actually Want That Rare Plant??

When I first got into plants, I started with all the basics. I had Pothos of every kind, good beginner Philodendrons, and basically anything I could find at my local Lowe’s. Pretty quickly, though, my social media feeds started filling up with rare (expensive!) plants. My YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram were full of people telling me this was a plant I NEEDED to have. So, like so many others, I fell down the rare plant rabbit hole.

Now, before I go any further, I want to make something clear. I love rare plants. I want to build a business that gives people in our area more opportunities to buy them, and some of my favorite plants are ones I spent a decent amount of money on. I am absolutely not against spending money on something you love. I just think it’s really easy to get caught up in the rare plant frenzy and end up buying something that doesn’t actually make you happy.

The plant world, especially on social media, is constantly throwing new plants at us. There’s always someone telling you that you NEED the newest mutation or that a particular plant is a must-have for any serious collector. And, of course, these plants usually come with a pretty hefty price tag. Even now, when I’m looking for new plants and inventory for The GreenHaus, I get inundated with Hoyas and Monsteras listed for $1,000 a piece. I’m CONSTANTLY being told that they’re in limited supply, that everyone wants them, and that the price is a great deal. Which is all well and good, but it doesn’t necessarily mean I need to buy one.

I think this is where it gets easy to lose sight of what you actually want. Before spending a bunch of money on a plant, ask yourself a few questions. Do you genuinely like how it looks? Can you meet its care needs? Do you have the space for it? Is it something you actually want, or do you just feel like you need to have it because everyone else is talking about it? And, while we’re being honest, is it really that different from a plant you already own? The Monstera Cream Cheese and Monstera Crème Brûlée, for example, look pretty similar to me.

If you love the plant, have the space and ability to care for it, and are comfortable with the price, then go for it! There is absolutely nothing wrong with buying a plant just because it makes you happy. The problem is when you feel pressured by the internet to spend money on something you might not even want that badly.

I can also tell you, as someone who buys a significant number of tissue culture plants to grow and sell, that those plants that start out costing $1,000 almost always become more affordable if you’re willing to wait. It takes time, and not every plant follows the same timeline, but as more growers get their hands on a variety and begin propagating it, prices often come down. That expensive plant you’re eyeing today might be a whole lot more accessible a year or two from now.

The plant world is amazing. There are so many incredible people sharing what they know, introducing us to new varieties, and helping us learn more about the plants we love. But it can also be really easy to feel like you have to keep up with every new release or own everything your favorite plant influencers are showing off.

You can love plants without buying every new variety that comes along, and you can have an incredible collection without spending a fortune. Buy the plants you actually love, not just the ones the internet tells you that you should love.

10/22/2026

Fairy Garden inspired Trunk or Treat set up. I saw a baby mini cow, so my night really couldn’t have been any better.

10/13/2026

These Micans Aurea wet sticks are doing their thing. I love plants.

10/11/2026

My first BurgFest was a success!! I had the most amazing time, and I got to see so many familiar faces. Thank you to everyone who came out and said hello!

And since you practically sold me out, I’m going to assume you guys liked the beaded plants.

Also, kiernan cannot hang at these events. He kills me.

10/09/2026

How Tissue Cultures Changed the Plant Market

As most of you know, I grow a significant number of the plants I sell from tissue culture. We’ve talked about how I start, acclimate, and grow my tissue cultures (and we’ll do a quick refresher for anyone who is new here), but we haven’t really talked about how much tissue culture has changed the plant market as a whole.

First, a quick refresher on what tissue culture actually is.

Tissue culture is a method of propagation where a small piece of plant tissue is placed into a sterile growing medium containing the nutrients and hormones it needs to develop into a plant. When you receive a tissue culture, you’ll usually get a very small plant with a tiny root system, sometimes with only one or two roots. That little plant then needs to be cleaned, acclimated, and grown before it’s ready to live its best life outside of its sterile container. There are a few more steps involved, so if you want to see how I personally do it, you can go back and check out my three-part series on tissue culture.

Tissue culture itself has been around for a long time, with the foundations of modern plant tissue culture dating back to the early 1900s. Over time, commercial nurseries began using it to produce large quantities of plants, including varieties that were previously difficult or expensive to propagate. This meant nurseries could produce more plants, more consistently, and offer a much wider variety of tropical plants to the public.

But I think the biggest change for the average plant collector came when tissue cultures became more accessible to everyday consumers.

Suddenly, those rare tropical plants that used to cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars started becoming much more attainable. That rare Pink Bambino that might have cost a small fortune a few years ago? You can sometimes find tissue cultures for a fraction of that price if you’re willing to put in the work to acclimate and grow them.

And this is where I think tissue culture gets really exciting. The plant world is full of beautiful, unusual varieties, and it feels like there’s always something new catching everyone’s attention. Some plants are developed through selective breeding, while others are discovered through naturally occurring mutations that growers then work to preserve and propagate. The problem is that when a new or highly sought-after plant first becomes available, it can be incredibly expensive.

Tissue culture can help bring those prices down by allowing growers to produce large numbers of plants from a small amount of starting material. It doesn’t happen overnight, and not every plant is easy to tissue culture, but it can make a huge difference in how quickly a plant becomes accessible to more people.

Basically, tissue culture has helped make the rare plant world a whole lot more accessible. Most people, myself included, have a hard time justifying spending $100 on a plant, let alone $1,000. Being able to grow a tiny plant yourself for a fraction of that price opens up a whole new world of possibilities.

If you’re interested in rare plants, I would absolutely recommend looking into tissue cultures. They do take some extra work and patience, and not every little plant is going to make it, but I think they’re a really cool way to grow your collection without spending a fortune.

Actually, I’ve been thinking about doing a few tissue culture acclimation classes this winter during the market off-season. I’d walk through my own process and explain each step, from getting the plants out of their containers to getting them established and growing.

It’s just an idea I’ve been tossing around, but I’d love to know if that’s something you guys would actually be interested in!

10/07/2026

My Monsteras are dropping in price this weekend, so if you’ve been waiting for one, come get it while you can!

Come out and see me this Friday and Saturday in Warrensburg for BurgFest! I’m bringing pretty much all of the Monstera I have left, plus all my usual plants and goodies.

I’ll have Legacy’s, Yellow Marilyns, Bulbasaurs, Mints, Lemon Limes, and White Monsters, but I don’t have very many of some of these, so once they’re gone, they’re gone!

And…I might have a new product. 👀

I’ve been making these little beaded plants lately, and I’m bringing some with me this weekend! They’re definitely a little outside my normal wheelhouse, but I’ve had a lot of fun making them and I’m pretty excited to finally bring them to a market.

So if you’re in Warrensburg this weekend, come grab a plant, take advantage of the Monstera sale, and check out what I’ve been making!

I’ll see you there!

10/02/2026

The Big Chop

We all have that plant. That very sad, maybe slightly neglected plant that just isn’t looking as beautiful as it could. Maybe it’s pushing out long stems with no leaves, the leaves are getting smaller, it’s dealing with pests, or it just isn’t giving you the variegation you were hoping for.

Good news? There is a fix for that.

Bad news? It’s going to feel like the nuclear option.

I’m talking about the big chop.

One of the most emotionally challenging parts of plant ownership is cutting back a plant you’ve spent months, or even years, growing. I speak from experience when I say it never really gets easier. There is nothing quite like putting so much time and effort into a plant only to seemingly throw all of that work away and start over.

So this whole post is going to be the push and reassurance you might need to finally whip out the scissors and go to town.

First, as always, let’s talk about the science behind the big chop.

When I say “big chop,” I’m specifically talking about taking an established plant and cutting off a significant amount of the foliage, sometimes even cutting the entire plant back down to just the stem or base.

Quick science break:

One of the biggest benefits of a big chop is that you’re removing growth that may not be doing the plant much good anymore. If you have long, leggy stems with very few leaves, damaged growth, or leaves that are struggling, the plant is still putting resources into maintaining that growth.

By cutting it back, you’re giving the plant a chance to redirect its energy into new growth instead.

Chopping can also encourage dormant nodes along the stem to activate. A lot of plants naturally prioritize growing from the existing growth point at the end of a stem. When you remove that growth point, the plant can start activating other nodes further down the stem.

This is one of the reasons a big chop can turn a long, awkward plant into something much fuller and bushier over time.

And then there are some of the more obvious benefits. Chopping away heavily damaged or pest-infested foliage can make it easier to deal with the problem, while removing a bunch of crowded growth can improve airflow and light pe*******on.

It can also be useful with a plant that has reverted. If you have a variegated plant that is consistently putting out reverted growth, cutting it back to a section of the stem with better variegation can sometimes encourage the plant to start growing from a better node. There are no guarantees with variegation, but sometimes you have to give it a little encouragement.

The actual process is super easy. Find a healthy node near the base of the plant, or just below the damaged or leggy section, sterilize your scissors, and chop.

That’s literally it.

And the best part? A big chop can sometimes trigger a pretty impressive burst of new growth once the plant starts activating those dormant nodes.

Pro tip: Unless you’re dealing with pests or diseased growth, don’t throw away all those extra stems. You can usually propagate them. You might end up turning one sad, leggy plant into several new plants.

I promise, those people you see on the internet with beautiful, full, bushy plants aren’t just magically blessed with perfect plants. A lot of that fullness comes from chopping and propagating over and over again.

I know it hurts in the moment. I have definitely spent a lot of hours second guessing cutting back my plants.

But I have never regretted a big chop.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for a struggling plant is to cut it back and give it a fresh start. You can do it. Your plant will thank you.

09/27/2026

This Publicalyx x Speckles pushed the most perfect heart shaped leaf.

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