One of the biggest mistakes, in my opinion, new plant parents make is believing that a person is born with green fingers. Houseplants, like any other hobby or interest can come more naturally to some but most of the time the only way you will succeed is if you are willing to learn. Luckily the…
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Featured: Meet Ireland’s ‘plantstagrammers’ on Independent.ie
You know I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, being a part of the plant community is just amazing. I have met so many incredible people and have learned a ton from others and their shared experiences. In September NewDayNewGrowth was included in Independent.ie Weekend Magazine’s feature about Ireland’s plantstagrammers. I love being…
Beginner’s Guide: Learning From Fellow Plant Parents (Part Three)
One of the biggest mistakes, in my opinion, new plant parents make is believing that a person is born with green fingers. Houseplants, like any other hobby or interest can come more naturally to some but most of the time the only way you will succeed is if you are willing to learn. Luckily the…
Beginner’s Guide: Learning From Fellow Plant Parents (Part Two)
One of the biggest mistakes, in my opinion, a new plant parent makes is believing that a person is born with green fingers. Caring for plants, like any other hobby or interest can come more naturally to some but most of the time the only way you will succeed is if you are willing to…
Beginner’s Guide: Learning From Fellow Plant Parents (Part One)
One of the biggest mistakes, in my opinion, a new plant parent makes is believing that a person is born with green fingers. Caring for plants, like any other hobby or interest can come more naturally to some but most of the time the only way you will succeed is if you are willing to…
Beginner Plant Tips: Finding The Right Plants For You
The topic for today’s June Beginner Plant Tips is about finding the right plants for you. Choosing a plant is a very personal decision and will depend on your preferences and situation. There are a lot of factors to consider when purchasing a plant, but I do know that sometimes it is easy to ignore…
Beginner Plant Tips: Becoming A Better Plant Parent
There are a lot of things you will learn as a new plant parent and with technology these days there are so many different ways for you to gain knowledge about caring for houseplants. I love learning new things both in a personal and professional capacity. I strongly believe that you can’t learn or grow…
Spring And New Leaves: A Plant Parent’s Favourite Season
Winter used to be my favourite season because I love wearing chunky cable knit sweaters and fluffy socks. Moving to Ireland allowed me to basically experience Winter all year round so Summer became my favourite two weeks of the year (if you live in Ireland or the UK you will get it). Autumn was my…
Beginner’s Guide: 10 Things I’ve Learned As A New Plant Parent
Firstly I want to start off by saying I am amazed at how quickly my plants have grown on me! This might not be true for everyone but I honestly don’t know if I will ever stop being a crazy plant lady. Maybe it will ease out a bit, or take over my life completely….
Beginner’s Guide: 5 Tips For New Plant Parents
Caring for houseplants to me means learning to grow and growing as you learn. If you follow me on Instagram or if you’ve read some of my other posts you will know I am completely new to caring for houseplants. My journey started in November 2019 when I made an early New Year’s resolution to…