Review: Elizabeth Acevedo’s With the Fire on High Should Be Your Next Hot Read

4 years ago

Elizabeth Acevedo serves up a tender and warm story in With the Fire on High. Hello, book friends! This week I…

Short and Simple Guide to Dieffenbachia

4 years ago

Let's talk about the dieffenbachia. For me, it's the plant that I fall in love with over and over again…

Review: The Woman Warrior Is a Surreal Tribute to Storytelling

4 years ago

Laced with fantasy and folklore, Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior is a surreal tribute to storytelling through the memoir form.  Hey,…

Weekend Update: 8/29

4 years ago

Y'all, I have gone three weeks without acquiring new plants. Congratulations to me! I'm sure this will change once autumn…

Review: Jasmine Guillory’s Rom-Com World Is a Bubbly Delight

4 years ago

Beyond fun rom-com movies and shows, I also enjoy the occasional romance novel. In fact, I've been reading much more…

Plant Overview: Hoya Pubicalyx

4 years ago

Hello, plant friends! I'm back with a plant blog, but I'm going to switch up the format a little. Since…

Review: Susan Orlean’s The Orchid Thief Takes a Deep Dive Into the Dramatic World of Orchids

4 years ago

Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief shines a light on orchid enthusiasts and hustle culture.  Hey, y'all! I'm back, this time…

Review: The World of Junji Ito Offers Both Psychological and Physical Terror

4 years ago

Hello, hello! This isn’t your typical plant or kid lit post, it’s true. But since this is my personal blog,…

A Short and Simple Guide to Money Trees

4 years ago

I grew up surrounded by money trees, spotting them not only during my rare trips to big-box nurseries but also…

Review: Days With Frog and Toad Is a Universal Classic About Love

4 years ago

Days With Frog and Toad is an understated and humorous collection of stories about love that's perfect for all ages. My…

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