Houseplants: Past, Present and Future

Houseplants: Past, Present and Future

Author: Golden Acre Home and Garden February 26, 2023 Duration: 46:14
In this weeks episode.... a brief history on houseplants, a fieldtrip, 
 
  • 00:00 | In this Episode....
  • 03:00 | History of Houseplants
  • 06:30 | Lighting for Houseplants
  • 09:00 | Social Pressure for Houseplants / Normalize Brown Leaves
  • 12:20 | Poll: "Why do you keep Houseplants?"
  • 16:20 | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Student Wellness
  • 20:00 | Ode to a great starter plant: The Spider Plant!
  • 23:10 | Gifting Houseplants
  • 27:00 | Poll: "Foliage or Flowers?"
  • 31:50 | Beware of Google
  • 35:20 | Houseplants and Wellness: another tool in the toolbox
  • 40:13 | Question of the Week
  • 45:04 | Next Week....
 
A HISTORY OF HOUSEPLANTS
Plants have a surprisingly long history inside our homes. People would take great pride in their houseplants, and would sometimes even rent them to feature in their parlour when visitors would come around.

 

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Our question of the week comes from Holly Marisco who asks, "When do you re-pot, how do you divide them, when do you fertilize and how?" Listen in to find out what Colin recommends to help keep your houseplants healthy!

Do you have a question or a comment for the Helpful Gardeners?

 

NEXT WEEK

We're bringing it back to seeds! Colin will get to nerd out on the science behind seeds, and we'll take you through the process of selection, preparation, planting and caring for them. 

In the meantime, catch up on past episodes including Seed Starting: Is it for you? Also, partake in our Instagram polls and questionaire next Tuesday for funsies :)

 
 

Ever find yourself staring at a wilting houseplant or a patch of backyard dirt, unsure where to even begin? That's the exact spot where The Helpful Gardeners finds its footing. This isn't a lecture from a distant expert; it's a conversation between two people who genuinely love turning spaces into places. Colin brings his certification and decades of hands-in-the-dirt knowledge from working in all sorts of climates, while Brandi comes at it with a beginner's curiosity and the willingness to ask the questions you might be thinking yourself. Each episode of this podcast from Golden Acre Home and Garden feels like pulling up a chair in a friendly, sunlit shed. You'll hear practical, real-world advice on everything from landscaping fundamentals and seasonal garden tasks to keeping your indoor jungle thriving. They tackle specific problems, share successes and failures, and break down complex topics into manageable steps. Released three times a week, this regular dose of guidance aims to build your confidence, whether you're cultivating a windowsill herb garden or planning a major backyard overhaul. Tune in for the kind of relatable, grounded chat that makes the whole process feel less like a chore and more like a rewarding discovery.
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