As you may have noticed, summer has come and gone and we are now in the thick of Fall (aka ‘pumpkin spice season’). The leaves are turning colours, the sun is setting too soon, and wearing shorts starts to feel like denial. You are reacting to the changes happening all around you, and the same can be said for your plants. They may look a little different or drop leaves, and you may have patio plants you want to bring indoors. Here are 3 tips on how to make that transition a success: Clean them! Just like humans, plants...
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Poppies has always offered a wide selection of plants and plant accessories, but now thanks to local blue-eyed scientist Aaron and his company BIOS, we are so excited to connect you with the plant health products you’ve been looking for. Aaron spent more than 6 years of research and development to create BIOS after being inspired to solve the problem of dead zones created by synthetic fertilizer run off. BIOS is a… revolutionary, all-natural, handmade, local, eco-friendly, sustainable, easy-to-use, pet/child friendly, effective and super cool alternative to traditional synthetic plant fertilizers and growing agents. Available now at Poppies, we have...
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Here at Poppies, we count on the Sun to help our plants and flowers grow big and strong, but we also like to soak up the Sun and we’re gonna tell everyone to lighten up! So, make like a sunflower and turn towards the Sun, right after you’ve turned your attention to these 3 healing powers of the Sun (based on some sunny studies).
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Whether you’re on the 4th, 13th or 37th floor, you can always level up! Make this year’s summer prep project that barren balcony. It’s more than just creative storage, it’s an extension of your home and soon to be your favourite spot in the house! In just three steps, we’re going to give Katie’s balcony an expert makeover. Follow along to get some Pinterest-worthy inspo as we take it from unsightly to eye-catching.
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She’s been your number one fan cheering you on from the stands, the backup you call in when you totally forgot about that majorly important school project that’s due tomorrow morning, the shoulder to cry on when being a teenager is hard and the voice of reason when you just don’t know what to do. Mother truly knows best, and for good reason. Here are just three we can think of to start you off.
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This April marks a BIG birthday for us here at Poppies. We are so VERY GRATEFUL to still be here. Whatever the reason you’ve come into Poppies and left with some more colour in your life, we are thankful to have shared in those moments with you. And so to celebrate our birthday, we want to carry on sharing… sharing about Poppies!
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