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Indoor Gardening

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This past weekend we visited Gatorland…yes, Gatorland.  It happens to be Florida’s oldest attraction, founded in 1949.  The 110 acre park is filled with more reptiles than I’ve ever seen in my life.  The girls loved it although they are now terrified of snakes and spiders.  I guess this is a good thing since there happens to be a long list of dangerous bugs, snakes and animals here but I’d rather them be cautious and brave.  So, we’ll be learning, who’s a friend and who’s not, as we go.  After taking in most of the attraction, we meandered through the swamp walk and it was a fascinating introduction to Florida’s flora and fauna.  I wish there was more signage to identify the plants but I did notice air plants clinging to almost every tree.

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I think it’s a good thing to keep at least one plant in your home. Something else that breathes life, that you can come home to and care for.  A plant or two can add texture and a pop of colour to a room that might otherwise feel bland.  And some even have air purifying qualities according to NASA.  Succulents and air plants seem to be all the rage as we noticed on our recent trip to Seattle.  West Elm had several varieties for purchase and they looked especially lovely under glass cloches or resting on large pieces of driftwood.  Are you an indoor gardener?

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It’s been awhile since I’ve cared for a house plant.  The lack of light in our last home made it too much of a struggle to keep plants alive.  I look forward to starting a small plant collection that might fill in the empty spaces of our townhouse.  If this drizzle keeps up,  a stop at the local nursery might be in order this afternoon.  Any suggestions for my first purchase?

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7 Comments ( Reply )

  1. ana {bluebirdkisses}
    Mar 01, 2012 @ 7:59 am

    I love indoor gardens. Our plants don’t last though in our house with the baby and the cats its basically a gardening disaster
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    • Rachel from Birch + Bird
      Mar 01, 2012 @ 11:46 am

      Oh, I hear ya! When the girls were babies, they pulled apart my 6 year old orchid and that was the last plant I ever had. And cats + plants = blech.
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  2. Jessica
    Mar 01, 2012 @ 9:34 am

    I would suggest a Peace Lily – apparently you can’t kill them (even though it seems like I try), plus they are supposedly one of the best at cleaning the air.
    Glad you’re settling in well Rachel :)
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  3. Danielle Hardy
    Mar 01, 2012 @ 5:00 pm

    Thanks so much for the post! I am in love the potted plants throughout a house!
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  4. colleen
    Mar 01, 2012 @ 10:45 pm

    yeah for gator land…wowozers!

    yeah for potted plants too…i try to have them….and work very hard at not killing them!

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