Gardening Blogs at Pop Shop America feature indoor and outdoor plants as well as planters and other cool greenery!
Not all garden and sidewalk weeds are created equal, a not all are a scourge. Some are delicious, healthy, and pop up from the cracks in the concrete right when you need them most. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is one such annual summer herb. Purslane unfurls itself from between other plants in landscape beds, outdoor containers, […]
Are you in love with these gorgeous little flowers? The state flower of Texas is quite a looker and makes for the perfect backdrop for springtime photos! Here’s everything you need to know about the History of Bluebonnets, Where to Find Bluebonnet Patches, and how to grow them for yourself! The History of Texas Bluebonnets […]
Considering we’ve all become master gardeners this year, continuing our expertise into winter should be easy! One of the perks of living in Zone 9 is year-round gardening, and winter is a great time for growing out nutrient-dense greens for salads, soups, pastas, and sautés. If you aren’t familiar with your plant hardiness zone, use […]
Orchids are native to dense and humid jungles, but with the following helpful tips from an orchid expert, these elegant tree-dwellers can thrive in any home. There are so many reasons to want an orchid in your home. Orchids are uniquely beautiful and can be quite compact, making them the perfect accent for any size […]
This is Part 1 of 3 of the June 2020 Craft in Style Subscription Box. Craft in Style is a monthly box of craft supplies that features new projects each month. You can find the box here. Find Part 2: How to Make a Terra Cotta Fire Pit here. Find Part 3: 8+ Campfire Perfect […]
Given we’re all spending more time inside these days, having a room full of house plants has even greater appeal. Eager to fill your space with even more green? No problem—grow new plants yourself! My ‘Silver’ Pothos (Scindapsus pictus) was getting a little overgrown, with long gaps in its vines between leaves, so I decided […]
This blog is Part 3 of 3 of the April 2020 Craft in Style Subscription Box. You can shop the box and find out more here. Part 1: How to Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder can be found here. Part 2: How to Paint a Gazebo Birdhouse can be found here. Can you believe […]
Whether you’re still sheltering-in-place or your state has started to lift the stay-at-home order, you’re probably still spending more time at home than normal. What better time to add some indoor house plants to your living space? Did you know there are numerous plants that help purify the air and/or help reduce your carbon footprint? […]
You know a flower is oh so special when it blooms in December and January. It’s the perfect time for the bright colors and gorgeous palettes of Poinsettias. There are over 150 different varieties that range in colors from orange to green, and from a traditional red to a speckled hot pink. They originate from […]
Mason jars are the most versatile craft supply. They are affordable and can be used for so many different kitchen and craft projects. They make the perfect travel mug and are great for home pickling. You can use them for a mason jar planter, you can chalkboard paint them. The possibilities are endless. What I […]
If you live for gardening, then this is for you. Greenhouses are dreamy and they can become a useful tool for your gardening. They can extend your growing season, increase the variety of plants you can grow, especially in the North and in colder climates. They are the perfect place for germinating seeds. They have […]
Are you ready to get obsessed with loquats a little peach colored fruit?! For fruits that are best hyper-local, the loquat and Houston native the dewberry are my favorites. Here’s why. Loquats, also called a Chinese plum, are remarkably common throughout Zone 9. They thrive from the warmth and amount of sun so they have […]
DOWNLOAD THE FLOWER BOUQUET PAPER HERE In the mood for pink? This Flower Bouquet Paper Gift Wrap is all about color! It’s super pretty and it’s the perfect way to wrap a bouquet. If you are giving a bouquet as a gift for Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day – this would be a lovely way […]
We had a strange and remarkably cold year, so I am particularly excited for spring! One of my favorite things to do is get outside in the yard and garden. Herbs are my favorite because you can use them for cooking and the smell is so wonderful. The Herb Garden Starter Set contains a DIY […]
As they say, April showers bring May flowers. And we are getting ready for spring! You know I love plants and I love a good gardening DIY. And this is such a fun use of oven bake clay. This was part of the April 2019 Craft in Style Subscription Box that you can snag now […]
Bloom where you are planted! If you love having plants around the house then this DIY is a must. This was part of our April 2019 Craft in Style Subscription Box. That’s our monthly kit full of craft supplies in which you can make multiple projects that all fit together. Am I allowed to have […]
Everyone has seen these but no one (including me) knows their name or how it’s pronounced. So let me introduce you to the wonderful world of Himmeli. They are totally fabulous open sculptures made from metal and connected through a series of geometric shapes. I fell in love with them because they combine my passion […]
Let’s play dress up with our wine glasses! You know I love to add a little style to my cocktails and fresh herbs are always a great idea to bring the outside in. These Herb Wine Glass markers can be made with fresh herbs, ivy, and any kind of greenery. It gives a fresh, living, […]
