This Growing Need

A blog dedicated to our growing need for self-sustaining plants, handmade items, and sustainable plant styling ideas... And some thirsty plant guides!

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Watering Plants, The Stylish Way: Meet Elin Fyhr, the Designer Behind Plantstraws

Watering Plants, The Stylish Way: Meet Elin Fyh...

Elin Fyhr

From Sweden to the World: Elin Fyhr's Self-Watering Plantstraws Are Making a Splash Are you dreaming of plants that water themselves? Well, Elin Fyhr, a Swedish entrepreneur from Vetlanda, has...

Watering Plants, The Stylish Way: Meet Elin Fyh...

Elin Fyhr

From Sweden to the World: Elin Fyhr's Self-Watering Plantstraws Are Making a Splash Are you dreaming of plants that water themselves? Well, Elin Fyhr, a Swedish entrepreneur from Vetlanda, has...

Thirsty Plants 101: How to Keep Them Happy and Hydrated

Thirsty Plants 101: How to Keep Them Happy and ...

Elin Fyhr

Welcome to your comprehensive guide for the care of moisture-loving plants! Picture Peace Lilies, Boston Ferns, Spider Plants, and Aglaonema more! Ready to understand these picky swamp and rainforest darlings...

Thirsty Plants 101: How to Keep Them Happy and ...

Elin Fyhr

Welcome to your comprehensive guide for the care of moisture-loving plants! Picture Peace Lilies, Boston Ferns, Spider Plants, and Aglaonema more! Ready to understand these picky swamp and rainforest darlings...

Ultimate Guide to Repotting Indoor Plants: Tips, Hacks, and Tricks!

Ultimate Guide to Repotting Indoor Plants: Tips...

Elin Fyhr

Are your houseplants looking a little cramped or tired? It might be time to give them a new home with a repotting session! Repotting is an essential part of plant...

Ultimate Guide to Repotting Indoor Plants: Tips...

Elin Fyhr

Are your houseplants looking a little cramped or tired? It might be time to give them a new home with a repotting session! Repotting is an essential part of plant...

Grow Spring Flowers Indoors

Grow Spring Flowers Indoors

Elin Fyhr

Say hi to spring early by planting common spring bulbs indoors! These bulbs can be saved and planted outside later to continue growing as regular spring bulbs, so they come back year after...

Grow Spring Flowers Indoors

Elin Fyhr

Say hi to spring early by planting common spring bulbs indoors! These bulbs can be saved and planted outside later to continue growing as regular spring bulbs, so they come back year after...

How Much Water Does an English Ivy Houseplant Need?

How Much Water Does an English Ivy Houseplant N...

Amy Reed

Do you just love the idea of watering a plant every day? Or, are you wondering what plant to match with your plant straw? If so, you probably need a houseplant...

How Much Water Does an English Ivy Houseplant N...

Amy Reed

Do you just love the idea of watering a plant every day? Or, are you wondering what plant to match with your plant straw? If so, you probably need a houseplant...

Best Low Humidity Houseplants: Why Umbrella Plants & Pitcher Plants Need a Lot of Water

Best Low Humidity Houseplants: Why Umbrella Pla...

Amy Reed

Growing tropical plants indoors offers a new experience to seasoned plant parents. Nurturing some species can be challenging, but it’s this that makes the encounter even more rewarding!  Many thirsty...

Best Low Humidity Houseplants: Why Umbrella Pla...

Amy Reed

Growing tropical plants indoors offers a new experience to seasoned plant parents. Nurturing some species can be challenging, but it’s this that makes the encounter even more rewarding!  Many thirsty...

Contributors

Writer of the My Plant Community blog are passionate plant people! Get to know us below, and don't hesitate to reach out to ask questions using the comments-form on each post! 

Elin Fyhr

Elin Fyhr

Constantly creating stuff and growing things, and the founder of Plantstraws! Elin writes about plant styling, people and places, and how the Plantstraws actually work! 

Charlie Persson

Meet Charlie, our avid grower and passionate plant enthusiast. He's a firm believer in the philosophy that only the best will do, and brings this dedication to his work as a plant guide and portrait writer. With a deep love for all things green, Charlie provides invaluable guidance on plant care and cultivation. When he's not tending to his garden, you can find him chatting with fellow growers and design enthusiasts, as he's always seeking to expand his knowledge and deepen his understanding of this fascinating subject.

Amy Reed

Amy is a freelance content writer living in Essex, UK. After renovating her home, she now specializes in writing for all things Home & Garden. As a nature-lover and sustainable shopper, Amy often writes for eco-brands, blogs and construction companies. In her spare time, she loves propagating plants, tending to her vegetable patch, and looking after her lawn like it’s part of the family!

Mary

Mary Connors

Mary is a freelance content writer, originally from London, UK. She has a background in sustainability and has an MSc in Environment and Resource Management from Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. Since graduating, she has been working with start-ups and enterprises to create content about sustainability issues. Well-informed and passionate about the environment, Mary has written about key issues such as food waste, circular design and ocean conservation.

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