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Plant Mama

Our resident Plant Mama Amanda Roberts is breathing new life into our homes. Each episode explores a new leg of the vast jungle that is green living. Appealing to novice growers and green thumbs alike, Amanda nurtures the basics, cultivates challenges, and ultimately helps seedling audiences grow outside of their comfort zones. She’s talking planting, propagating, styling, and more.

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Amanda Roberts pictured in room with housplants
Plants

How to Rescue Dying Houseplants – Everything You Need to Know

We break down how to solve some of the most common houseplant problems.
Amanda Roberts
February 13, 2024
Snake plant in a basket
Green Living

10 Beautiful Beginner-Friendly Houseplants for People Who Kill...

Life can be rough for the beginner plant parent. But don't give up hope just yet! If you’ve got the opposite of a green thumb, give these...
Amanda Roberts
May 19, 2022
Adorable kitten in indoor monstera plant pot
Gardening

How to Keep Your Cats Away From Your Plants, According to an...

Is your cat keeping you from your tropical indoor oasis dreams? Fear not. Whether your furry friend likes to
Amanda Roberts
January 12, 2022
Bright bathroom with a white bath tub, large palm plant, and English Ivy plant
Green Living

15 House Plants That Help Reduce Humidity in the Bathroom

These are the best plants that absorb humidity in the bathroom.
Amanda Roberts
November 28, 2021
Eight assorted plants sitting on a bright windowsill, including a Dracaena in the middle
Green Living

Over This Year? Here Are the 15 Luckiest Plants for Your Home

Learn which indoor plants are thought to bring good luck and vibes into your home.
Amanda Roberts
September 25, 2021
Amanda Roberts explains how to grow vegetables indoors
Green Living

5 Incredibly Easy Vegetables to Grow Indoors All Year Round

Gardening doesn't just have to be a summer pursuit. I love the indoors, and I love being able to grow fresh herbs and veggies to add to meals...
Amanda Roberts
June 24, 2021
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HGTV Canada plant expert Amanda Roberts' plant collection
DIY

Expert Tips on Styling Your Houseplants (Plus a Genius DIY...

Plants can add so much to the overall decor and vibe of a home. Whether your decor style is colourful and bold, cozy boho, or modern minimalist,...
Amanda Roberts
June 17, 2021
HGTV Canada's Amanda Roberts caring for plants
Green Living

Plant Care: How to Repot, Prune, and Propagate (Our Plant Mama...

Some may think that plant care is a passive hobby – that you get your plant home, set it, and forget it. Although there are many super...
Amanda Roberts
June 10, 2021
How to Pick the Perfect Houseplant for All Skill Levels – From Beginner Plant Parents to Advanced
Green Living

How to Pick the Perfect Houseplant for All Skill Levels – From...

Houseplants are popular than ever, and plant shops and nurseries have tons of options to meet the growing demand. But all those options can be...
Amanda Roberts
June 3, 2021
Plant Mama Amanda Roberts tending to various plants
Green Living

Our Resident Plant Mama Reveals the Top 5 Houseplants That Will...

Houseplants are more popular than ever, and it's easy to see why! They make for beautiful decor, and it can be so fun to collect them and turn...
Amanda Roberts
May 28, 2021
Houseplants in a clean minimalist house by the window
Green Living

13 Things to Do This Spring for Happier Indoor Houseplants

Here's a spring plant care guide to keep your plants happy and help them thrive this season.
Amanda Roberts
March 19, 2021
Closeup of oregano plant in rustic pot. A small sign in the pot reads “oregano”
Green Living

This is Why Your Herbs Keep Dying (and 5 Tips to Bring Them Back...

If your herbs are struggling or you’re wondering how to grow herbs indoors, these seven tips can help.
Amanda Roberts
February 18, 2021
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