You need sexy homes for the plants <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Planters, old bean cans, maybe even plastic cups. You need something to house the plants in, unless you\u2019re going cold turkey and throwing the seeds directly in the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kinda risky, but your call! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are you planting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_7952.jpg?resize=640%2C853&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re lucky like me and have a local event like Flower Day at Eastern Market<\/a> in Detroit, you can find a variety of plants, cacti, succulents, tomatoes, and even chocolate mint.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re too busy to go to your local farmers’ market, Dollar Tree has seeds. If they\u2019re still 50 cents, go ahead and stock up on flowers, fruits, and veggies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember, this is an experiment. Your plants may succeed, or you may need to stick to faux flowers on your desk at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just being real. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The extra accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_7925.jpg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re extra like me and don\u2019t want to get your hands too dirty, go ahead and buy some gloves, maybe even a foam kneeling pad, and don\u2019t forget the mini shovel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buy some extra dirt, too. (Soil)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now don\u2019t ask me about the difference in soils, honestly\u2026 I have no clue! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just know some soil is a fertilizer, some is for potting plants, and the rest can be used in the outside garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do your research. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nRecommended Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n- Building our website as a small business owner in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n
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Alright, time to plant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I have no secret recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No specific technique, this is an experiment, remember?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I grab my planter, one I decorated because I want my plants to have groovy homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then I\u2019ll throw a dash of soil, a bit of old espresso pucks. Yes, I put old coffee in my soil like a nitro boost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t overdo it; mix it in the soil. This is extremely optional. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAlright, then I\u2019ll add my seeds, then more soil. Water a bit as we did in Kindergarten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now we wait<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Chandra](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_7924.jpg?resize=640%2C853&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLast year, I kept my brewing buds outside, but this year I brought them in to germinate. Michigan weather is too crazy right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some days it\u2019s giving, \u201cAhh, let me ride my bike,\u201d and other days are like, \u201cAhhh, let me bake chocolate chip cookies and watch movies while wrapped in throw blankets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mind you, it\u2019s May. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyway, I brought them inside like a good ole plant mom, well, garden mom. Whatever, they say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long will it take to see some action <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Well, we got about 12 days until most of them \u201cgerminate,\u201d if I did this thing right. If a 5-year-old Chan could grow a lil flower, I am pretty sure a 25-year-old Chan could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If all else fails, I\u2019ll stick to what I know – cacti plants. Simple, easy, and cutesy, but don\u2019t you dare get curious; they bite back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welp, I am getting bored now. Got a few plant babies to take care of! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
See ya later! I\u2019ll keep you updated\u2026 for sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, if you didn\u2019t plant seeds\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_2297.jpg?resize=640%2C853&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI totally forgot, some of you may be reading this coming from Flower Day\u2026 (iconic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, if you already have the plant in your hands, here\u2019s my advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If she\u2019s a sexy house plant, get her a chic bed to sleep in. I like to decorate my planters, so my plants not only feel loved but look chic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, if she\u2019s an outdoor girly, toss her in the ground! No, not literally, but yeah\u2026 Bring those accessories I talked about and plant her directly in the ground. Just make sure the hole is deep because the dang Michigan critters will snatch your plant right out of the ground and have a FEAST. An early Christmas gift with a Thanksgiving belly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trust me, I am a victim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I haven\u2019t found a cure for stopping those critters. Right now, my mint forest is free game, but they don\u2019t like mint\u2026 they like chic purple flowers that aren\u2019t properly planted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll do amazing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s Talk About It <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are you ready to take care of your new plant babies? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Michigan weather is too crazy right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some days it\u2019s giving, \u201cAhh, let me ride my bike,\u201d and other days are like, \u201cAhhh, let me bake chocolate chip cookies and watch movies while wrapped in throw blankets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mind you, it\u2019s May. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyway, I brought them inside like a good ole plant mom, well, garden mom. Whatever, they say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, we got about 12 days until most of them \u201cgerminate,\u201d if I did this thing right. If a 5-year-old Chan could grow a lil flower, I am pretty sure a 25-year-old Chan could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If all else fails, I\u2019ll stick to what I know – cacti plants. Simple, easy, and cutesy, but don\u2019t you dare get curious; they bite back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Welp, I am getting bored now. Got a few plant babies to take care of! <\/p>\n\n\n\n See ya later! 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