A Short and Simple Guide to Money Trees
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
Days With Frog and Toad is an understated and humorous collection of stories about love that's perfect for all ages. My…
Weekend Update: 8/15
This weekend passed away like a cloud of smoke. Literally, because I smell smoky air whenever I crack open a…
A Short and Simple Guide to Crotons
Crotons are the pumpkin spice lattes of the plant world. To put it bluntly, they're pretty basic. You'll find them…
Review: Linda Sue Park Crafts an Emotional Narrative Glazed With Elegant Writing in A Single Shard
I've been picking up more adult-oriented books lately (lots of romances by Jasmine Guillory and a few thrillers by Megan…
A Short and Simple Guide to ZZ Plants
The ZZ plant is nothing to yawn at! Dubbed the "unkillable houseplant," zamioculcas zamiifolia makes for an agreeable and low-key…
Review: Kelly Yang’s Front Desk Paints Dazzles With Depth and Nuance
Kelly Yang's Front Desk illuminates issues of poverty and immigration with a heartwarming story and fiercely self-aware protagonist at its core. Hello,…
A Short and Simple Guide to Philodendron
Last summer, my grandma visited us from Canada for a few weeks. She had a lot of life hacks and…
Review: Goosebumps Offers the Perfect Blend of Wry, Spooky Nostalgia
Hello, hello, hello, my fronds! It's me, Count Olaf — just kidding. I've been slow to post this week because…
A Short and Simple Guide to Spider Plants
Introduction Don't ever talk to its son or its son's son or its son's son's son or its son's son's…