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What pot should I use?
Plastic, ceramic, terracotta, metal, glass.. the list goes on, plant people have loads of options to choose from! But which pot is the best for your plant family, and are...
What pot should I use?
Plastic, ceramic, terracotta, metal, glass.. the list goes on, plant people have loads of options to choose from! But which pot is the best for your plant family, and are...
Can you reuse potting mix?
What is potting mix? Potting mix is an essential ingredient for both indoor and outdoor plants grown in containers. A soilless (i.e. no sand or clay) mixture is typically used, made...
Can you reuse potting mix?
What is potting mix? Potting mix is an essential ingredient for both indoor and outdoor plants grown in containers. A soilless (i.e. no sand or clay) mixture is typically used, made...
Eco-certifications and plant passports
If you’ve ever bought a plant in Europe you’ve probably come across the little plant passport (usually on the back of the label, or printed on the nursery pot). And...
Eco-certifications and plant passports
If you’ve ever bought a plant in Europe you’ve probably come across the little plant passport (usually on the back of the label, or printed on the nursery pot). And...
@gretaspelargoner: Greta Ljung uses plant straw...
Greta and I first met when she was applying to the annual balcony styling competition at Trädgårdsmässan, a large garden show in Stockholm. She reached out to me, as she wanted to borrow...
@gretaspelargoner: Greta Ljung uses plant straw...
Greta and I first met when she was applying to the annual balcony styling competition at Trädgårdsmässan, a large garden show in Stockholm. She reached out to me, as she wanted to borrow...
How to make a coco pole - Hairy Legs
The coco mat can be used in a variety of ways to create fluffy coco poles for your favorite trailing or climbing plants. Make your plants love your home as much as you...
How to make a coco pole - Hairy Legs
The coco mat can be used in a variety of ways to create fluffy coco poles for your favorite trailing or climbing plants. Make your plants love your home as much as you...
How to make a coco pole - The Pad
In this tutorial, I'll walk through the steps I took to make a Coco Pad for one of my wavy trellises. The idea can also be used for other similar structures or...
How to make a coco pole - The Pad
In this tutorial, I'll walk through the steps I took to make a Coco Pad for one of my wavy trellises. The idea can also be used for other similar structures or...
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
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 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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