Welcome to Sprouts and Stems! Hi, I’m Julie—a nature-loving New Jerseyan who, like many of you, is happiest when surrounded by greenery. I bought my first plant back in college, but it took years before I discovered how much I truly love houseplants.
It’s a common misconception that people who grow beautiful houseplants were born with a green thumb. Not true!
I never had a “natural” green thumb, but after killing many plants and learning what works and what doesn’t, I realized I REALLY loved caring for them and wanted to learn everything I possibly could.
Now, years after buying that first plant, and a lot of trial and error with others, I’m here so that you can learn from my mistakes.
My goal on Sprouts and Stems is to empower you by showing you that being a plant parent is easier than you think. Beginners are welcome here because I want you to know that anyone can grow beautiful houseplants—you don’t have to be born with some magical ability!
So if you think you can’t possibly keep a plant alive—stop! Whether you’re caring for an entire indoor jungle or struggling with one little plant, you’ve come to the right place 🙂
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