There was a time when I would follow my wonderful Swedish grandmother from room to room, helping her (or so I thought) take care of her African violets. She never fussed over the plants. They seemed to be beautiful all on their own, so I assumed they were easy to
Need some inspiration for Valentine’s Day? Tagawa Gardens has plenty of ideas! Take the picture above, for example. Are they fresh flowers? Nope, they’re stunning faux flowers now available in Tagawa’s beautiful gift shop. They can brighten your valentine’s home with yummy, lush color until the real blossoms are ready
Whether you’re a beginning indoor gardener or a bit more experienced, it’s nice to have at least a few easy-care houseplants. For years, good ol’ philodendrons have been recommended for newbies wanting to start a collection of their own, and for good reason. Philodendrons are workhorses! But if you’re ready
It’s called “kokedama.” It would make a great Scrabble word, but kokedama isn’t a board game. It’s a way of planting. One website I looked at says kokedama is more than a fad: It’s “a way of life.” I might not go that far, but kokedama is definitely fun and
I love begonias, and it’s always puzzled me why more people don’t feel the same. Begonias are generally easy to grow, assuming you have very early morning sun or light shade that most of them prefer. Tagawa’s carries a rich variety of different types of begonias in colors ranging from
As we wait for the return of warm weather and our outdoor gardening season, now’s the purr-fect time to design and plant your own indoor garden: a terrarium. It’s a great way to unleash your creative juices and get your hands dirty! Let’s walk through a few basic terrarium “how
Who knew that NASA and the space shuttle program would come up with ways we can freshen our indoor air right here on earth? With proper plant care it’s quite possible, based on extensive research by Dr. B.C. Wolverton. He wrote the book (quite literally!) on houseplants and fresh air. How
They make great holiday ornaments! It’s easy to create one of your very own! Let me show you how. Start with a big pine cone “Jeffrey” pine cones are ideal. They’re big and beautiful! We carry them at Tagawa Gardens as part of our seasonal offerings of greenery and other
Shopping for the holidays can be fun…. and affordable… at Tagawa Gardens! No matter who’s on your holiday shopping list, the purr-fect gift is just waiting at Tagawa’s. Don’t let the beautiful sparkling displays in our Gift Shop fool you! There are lots of gift choices that run around $15
Let’s cut to the chase: “vermicomposting,” which is composting in a bin with red wiggler worms, is not icky. Done properly, it is also not difficult or smelly or messy. Sure, you have to follow some basic do’s and don’ts. Don’t keep your worm bin and its contents too wet or too dry.
