Let's Shine Some Light on "Low Light Plants"

One of the most common requests I get is for low-light plants—but here’s the thing: there’s no such thing as a plant that requires low light, only plants that tolerate it.

If you have a dim corner that could use some greenery, here are a few of my favorite low-light tolerant plants:

Snake Plant – Many cool varieties to choose from! This is a Fernwood snake plant. Water when soil is DRY DRY, which might be just every month or two.

ZZ Plant – Another upright option with very glossy dark green leaves. Similar in care to the snake plant, water when soil is DRY DRY.

Pothos – This trailing beauty prefers watering when the top couple of inches of soil dry out, but will forgive a forgotten watering. Many varieties are available, but typically the darker green the leaves are, the more low-light tolerant it will be.

These plants won’t thrive in darkness (really, no plant will), but they’re resilient and will do just fine in spaces with minimal natural light. Give them more-than-low light and they'll be even happier!

Another tip for your plants in low light areas: the lower the light, the less your plants are actively growing, therefore the less water they need. So a plant in a low light area will require less frequent watering than the same plant in a higher light area.

Want to take a deeper dive into light and houseplants? Head over to our blog here.

 

Floral Design Workshop
🌺 Trader Joe's 🌺 Edition

Since our last newsletter, I’ve been busy finalizing details for our next workshop. Here's the scoop!

📅 Sunday, February 9
Do you love grabbing fresh flowers while grocery shopping but struggle to make them look just right at home? This workshop is for you!

Let a professional florist show you how! And I'm that professional florist. Long before starting Rooted Living, I founded Pollen, a wedding and event floral design studio focused on sustainable floral design. Pollen's signature style? Lush, organic, and gardeny—just like we’ll create in this class!

I’ll guide you through transforming a $12.99 Trader Joe’s bouquet into a layered and whimsical vased floral arrangement like the one shown below, perfect for your dining or coffee table. You’ll leave with:
✔️ Your beautiful floral design
✔️ A stylish and versatile vase (provided!)
✔️ The skills & confidence to arrange flowers at home like a pro.

Come get hands-on with fresh blooms, and let’s bring a little more natural beauty into our homes.

Register

 

New at the Shop: Natalie Clare Collections

We’re now carrying jewelry from Natalie Clare Collections, a woman-owned business in Batavia, IL, and I couldn’t be more excited! ✨ Each piece is handmade, beautifully minimal, and perfect for everyday wear. And of course I chose plenty of plant-themed pieces for the shop. If you’re looking for a little something special (for yourself or someone else), come take a peek next time you’re in!

❤️ Here's your reminder that Valentine's Day is right around the corner! ❤️

Community Spotlight

AVONDALE GARDENING ALLIANCE

The Avondale Gardening Alliance (AGA) isn't your grandma's garden club! It’s a kinda quirky, community-driven group of neighbors hosting annual events like a seed swap, 🌱 seedling swap, urban agriculture fair, and houseplant swap (with BINGO!). Ongoing gatherings include a book club, meetups at the Mindful Living Garden, and more. Want to stay in the loop? If you're on Facebook, join the Avondale Gardeners Group.

🍅 From their website:
"We are a network of neighbors promoting urban agriculture. The mission of the Avondale Gardening Alliance is to mobilize neighbors to maximize the benefits of urban agriculture. We strive to create a safer and healthier Avondale, where people share their skills and resources to create a network of support for sustainable gardening practices."

Upcoming Workshops: Sneak Peek

Longer days, fresh growth, and new skills await! Our late winter/early spring workshop lineup is packed with hands-on experiences to cultivate creativity and connection. Here’s what I have planned so far—mark your calendars!

🐚 Sunday, February 23 – Tiny Worlds: Terrarium Making
Create your own self-sustaining glass garden in this fun and relaxing workshop.

🪴 Sunday, March 9 – Repotting 101
Is your plant outgrowing its pot? Learn when, why, and how to repot your houseplants for happy, healthy growth.

🐔 Sunday, March 23 – Chicken Curious? Cluck Yeah!
Join us for a special Rooted Living backyard coop tour and an intro to urban chicken keeping—perfect for the chicken curious and future flock keepers alike.

🌱 Sunday, April 6 – Houseplant Care 101
The ultimate guide to keeping your plants thriving—watering, light, maintenance, and more.

🧼 Sunday, April 20 – Simply Clean Home: Handmade Natural Cleaning Products
Ditch the chemicals and make your own eco-friendly cleaners with simple, natural ingredients.

🌿 Thursday, May 9 – Multiply Your Plants: Houseplant Propagation 101 🌱
Want more plants without spending a dime? Learn the art of propagation—cuttings, division, and more—to grow your collection and share with friends!

Stay tuned for registration details—I can't wait to grow, create, and connect with you this season! 🌼

With the current 🍊 chaos, I feel the need to do something—so I’ll be over here making red cards. If you or someone you know could use some, they’re posted outside the shop—feel free to take as many as needed. Want to make some with me? Reply to this email and we'll coordinate.

That’s all for now. Thanks for being part of this community. Hope to see you at the workshop or in the shop soon!

– Lynn

Shop Hours

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Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 4pm