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10 Latinx-Owned Plant Essentials Plantita Mamis Need

Nicole YoungJanuary 17, 2023

by Nicole YoungJanuary 17, 2023081069

Are you someone who collects plantitas like it’s your job? In the last few years we’ve seen a more and more people embracing the “plant parent” life. Honestly, plants not only make your space beautiful and more peaceful but they...

Lifestyle

9 Latinx-Owned Plant Accessories to Add to Your Space

Nicole YoungJanuary 10, 2022January 11, 2022

by Nicole YoungJanuary 10, 2022January 11, 202205635

In the past two years we’ve been home more than ever and as a result we’ve been sprucing up our space and part of that is more houseplants. Regardless of how big or small your home is, plants make everything...

Culture

DIY Gardening: Caring for Fairy Castle Cacti

Eliza NavarroJuly 18, 2018September 23, 2020

by Eliza NavarroJuly 18, 2018September 23, 2020011949

Experts can’t agree on the scientific names of this cactus. Is it Acanthocereus tetragonus, or Cereus hildmannianus? Is its subspecies uruguayanus, or monstrose? Most people simply prefer its whimsical common name: Fairy Castle cactus. Bright green ‘spires’ and ‘turrets’ rise...

Lifestyle

Cómo cuidar de tus plantas mientras estás de viaje

Perla Sofía Curbelo SantiagoAugust 5, 2017January 6, 2021

by Perla Sofía Curbelo SantiagoAugust 5, 2017January 6, 20210994

Para un garden lover, irse de viaje representa un proceso de planificación adicional a la preparación de su equipaje. Ya sea por vacaciones o trabajo, tomamos en consideración cuánto tiempo estaremos fuera de nuestro hogar para saber qué haremos con...

Lifestyle

5 Essential Pre-Planting Tips for Urban Gardens

Perla Sofía Curbelo SantiagoMay 28, 2017January 25, 2021

by Perla Sofía Curbelo SantiagoMay 28, 2017January 25, 202101006

A well-planned urban garden results in immediate benefits for our families and communities. Planting fruits and vegetables in pots has a positive impact on our physical and emotional health as well as on our finances. However, before you plant, consider...

Lifestyle

5 ‘Green’ Activities to Celebrate Planet Earth

Perla Sofía Curbelo SantiagoApril 23, 2017February 2, 2021

by Perla Sofía Curbelo SantiagoApril 23, 2017February 2, 202102536

To celebrate and contribute to the conservation of Planet Earth, I present you with 5 “hip” ideas that you can implement at home: Create Art: Use dry leaves, tree branches and even rocks to integrate in paintings and drawings that...