I would never turn down a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day, especially if it’s dark chocolate. But if your valentine might appreciate something a little more unique, Tagawa Gardens can help! With Valentine’s Day coming up this Sunday, let’s start with color in mind… and plants that look exotic, but are
Are you feeling it too? That mid-winter itch to poke around in some soil? Let houseplants come to the rescue! If you’re part of the current houseplant craze, good for you! You’re finding that houseplants can lift your spirits by bringing Mother Nature indoors. Or maybe, like my lovely Swedish grandmother,
It’s interesting how just a quick glance at certain plants brings to mind a particular time or place. Many of the plants we associate with the holidays do that for me, and no doubt for a lot of other folks, too. Let’s take a look at some very basic do’s
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and share the warmth of the season. This year, that may not always be as easy as we’d like. So Tagawa Gardens has a suggestion: When you can’t have a holiday party, why not have a holiday Zoom with Tagawas? I’ll be your hostess!
It’s hard to let go of summer, but I have to admit: I love autumn in Colorado. And nothing shouts “welcome to fall!” louder than big beautiful pumpkins. They make me smile! Why not take some of the good cheer that pumpkins bring and give it a new twist? Turn
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
