Mealy bugs by mpshadow2003 TheGardenLady received this question from Ben about pests problems with indoor planting. I know you have answered a few questions on dormitory planting before, and I have settled on starting with an Aspidistra and branching out once I’m comfortable with what seems to be a relatively easygoing plant. I’m simply looking [...]

Indoor Herb Garden- Day 1 by Talkingsun TheGardenLady received this question from Alexandra. I saw your article about growing plants in a dormitory room that you did quite a long time ago (2006!) and I was wondering if you would be okay with answering a kind of similar question. My roommate and I want to [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Daniel: I would like to grow a food plant of some sort in my dorm room. I was wondering what kind of plant you would suggest. I don’t have a lot of time or gardening skill, so an easy to care for plant would be ideal. Also, our room has [...]

TheGardenLady received this question from Jessica. I was wondering what you thought about Yerba buena. I discovered this plant today and love the lemony minty smell to it. I wanted to know if it’s a dorm friendly plant. I’ll be living in Mills College in Oakland, CA. I was thinking of buying a small bamboo [...]