Looking back on the year 2020 and the plants of 2021
The beginning of the year is always a good time to take a look at the year that has just ended and to think about what's coming up in the next twelve months. 2020 has been an exceptional year for plant collectors and for the industry in general. The year 2021 should be no exception!
This week, we are featuring the green décor of Terri who lives in Montreal. For Terri, plants are a way...
Inspiration Series: the joyful collection of Basilicana's fabulous foliage
Need to get some alarming news for a few minutes? The superb collection of plants from Basillicana, also known as Andrea Grosu, is sure to inspire you. In this time of seclusion, at Miss Boon, we believe that taking care of plants is a fabulous hobby and a great opportunity to lose yourself in contemplation, such a peaceful activity.
Inspiration Series: Lore's minimalist jungle
This week, we want to inspire you with the beautiful decor that Lore has created in her house in downtown...
Do plants really clean the air in our homes?
Are plants environmentally friendly? Yes, no, maybe? If they are, can we use them to purify the air in our homes? We asked a few questions to Florence Brouillard, geobiologist, to get the real picture.
Do you use the right soil and pots for your plants?
Today, we present you with the results of Miss Boon's last home consultation at Sophie's in Saint-Lambert. We love the results and so does Sophie! It must be said that she already had a superb house, freshly renovated in a modern and sober style. It was the perfect setting to add a few plants to the ones already adorning her home.
Ensuring the right amount of light for your houseplants
Do your plants get enough light? Are growing lights really necessary? If so, how long should they be kept on? If you're asking yourself these questions, don't miss this article on brightness and houseplants that we did in collaboration with our friend Cécile d'Ortigreen.
Case study: Alexandre's home consultation
Wondering about the benefits of booking a home consultation with Miss Boon? We thought you might like to see the results of a recent project. So this is Alexander's home, before and after.
Horticultural tips: ensuring the right moisture content for your tropical plants
The perfect balance of plants in Chantal Rogers' décor
This month, for the Inspiration series, we present Chantal Rogers' modern, urban and Scandinavian-accented décor. Discover how she developed her passion for plants and how her approach to them has changed over time. Sometimes too many plants can overwhelm a decor. In this article, you will learn how Chantal has found a balance for a result that is soothing to the eye.
If you like to shop for plants online, you've probably added several to your list of favourites. However, the happiness you get from your plants depends on the conditions you can offer them. We spoke with horticulturalist Cécile aka Ortigreen (her Facebook group is called Help my plant and her Instagram account, Ortigreen), originally from France, to offer you some horticultural tips from pros so that you can take good care of your plants when winter comes. We went all the way, and today, we present you with the first article in the series Horticultural Tips from Pros. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right plants.