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Houseplants + Home Projects

These are a few things we do within our little living space in the city including experiences with houseplant care, DIY home projects and minor renovations.

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  • Troubleshooting 12
  • Care Tips 5
  • Design 4
  • Renovations 3
  • Fertilizing 2
Small Kitchen Renovation on a Budget Part 1: The Backsplash
Small Kitchen Renovation on a Budget Part 1: The Backsplash

Our small kitchen: how we renovated it to be more airy and seamlessly integrated into our open concept living space.

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All, Home ProjectsJeannie PhanAugust 16, 2018RenovationsComment
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats

Methods to kill fungus gnats on houseplants: those persistent pesky little black flies.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanJuly 22, 2018Troubleshooting Comments
How to Keep Cats From Eating Your Houseplants
How to Keep Cats From Eating Your Houseplants

Helpful words for keeping your feline and fond friends happy together.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanJune 22, 2018TroubleshootingComment
Soap Bath for Pests
Soap Bath for Pests

One method of pest control: a “milk bath” that’s actually castile soap.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanJune 14, 2018Troubleshooting Comment
How To Do Water Propagation
How To Do Water Propagation

The no-fuss method of rooting cuttings in water.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanJune 10, 2018Troubleshooting Comments
Increasing Humidity for Indoor Plants
Increasing Humidity for Indoor Plants

Tips to help keep your houseplants happy in dry conditions.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanJune 9, 2018Troubleshooting Comments
Wrinkled Leaf on Plant Problem
Wrinkled Leaf on Plant Problem

Why do some houseplants grow crinkled, distorted leaves?

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanJune 6, 2018Troubleshooting Comments
String of Pearls - Care
String of Pearls - Care

“Senecio rowleyanus” - Tips on keeping these notoriously fussy succulents happy indoors.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanMay 11, 2018Care TipsComment
Reading Fertilizer Labels - Quick Guide
Reading Fertilizer Labels - Quick Guide

Find out what “up, down, and all around” means for your plants: a quick and no frills mini guide.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanMay 4, 2018FertilizingComment
Propagating Succulents
Propagating Succulents

Propagating succulents is amongst the easiest: I show what I do to multiply my plants.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanJanuary 4, 2018Troubleshooting Comment
Marimo Moss Balls - Care
Marimo Moss Balls - Care

Information on this velvety-soft algae and the fascinating myth behind it.

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All, HouseplantsJeannie PhanOctober 11, 2017Care TipsComment
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Jeannie Phan lives in Toronto and the one-woman operation behind Fieldnotes, a blog created to share explorations in the city and beyond - enjoy your stay!

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