Looking for a meaningful, beautiful, sustainable and last-minute gift for your Valentine? “Some couples come together and choose plants for each other,” said Rajish Lakhera, a gardener at Yogi Nursery in New Delhi, India. Heart-shaped flower petals of an Anthurium plant in New Delhi, India, on Monday Feb. 12, 2024. ORCHID: Long-lasting when given the proper light and care, orchids …
Shopping for houseplants now can be like playing the lottery: There’s no guarantee you will be rewarded with the jackpot. “It may not be the most exotic-looking plant, but most people need to get their ‘sea legs’ first and their confidence up before purchasing all those stunning plants they see on Instagram,” she said. Why would we tell customers ‘Here’s …
Pico Boulevard has been quieter than usual since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, but Amorette Brooms’ Queen Boutique, a tiny storefront west of La Brea Avenue, has been busy. I had to make a list of the people who arrived after everything had sold so I could give them the first choice at my next sale.” During a recent …
