Ladybug Blog

• Starting Seeds Can Be Stressful, but It Doesn’t Have to Be!
  Despite the extremely cold temperatures we are facing, spring is right around the corner.  Although plants cannot be placed outside for some time, indoor seed starting is about to begin. Abiotic factors, or non-living environmental characteristics, will determine one’s success rate.  If even one factor is off, the entire crop can fail.  Careful attention to […]
• Plants are Perfect Valentine’s Presents
  While delectable chocolates make loved ones smile, they are but a short-lived declaration of affection, being quickly consumed. Why not give your sweetie some longer lasting sentiments in the form of flowers, plants or seeds? According to the National Retail Federation an estimated $27.5 billion will be spent on Valentine’s Day in 2025 with 40% […]
• Narcissi and the Reflections of Spring
  According to an ancient Greek myth, all those who had fallen in love with the young man Narcissus were met with contemptuous rejection. On a hunting trip, Narcissus stopped to drink from a pond and became enamored with his own reflection. Cursed to never experience a requited love of his own, he stared at himself […]