Life Away From The Office Chair

I am not a very good plant mom. My plants suffer. I usually keep my collection to just succulents. I have an Aloe plant that seems to be very happy though. Nick saved it from the “free” plants at Food Lion one day. It was pitiful and ready to be be thrown away. He scooped it up and brought it home. It has grown into a big healthy plant.

My only other house plant that I have been able to keep alive is my Snake plant. A popular low-maintenance plant with tall sword like leaves. Also known as the Mother in law’s tongue. This plant has been my favorite. It hasn’t grown tall but has grown wide and I have to continue putting it in a bigger pot.

(Google photo)

I still abuse it though as I do not water it as much as I should. I went a few weeks without watering it. I finally watered it one afternoon. When I looked at it the next evening, I noticed it had some sort of flowering stalks growing from it. I had to run to my phone and google it. Come to find out that these plants will produce flowers. However, it is rare and the plant has to be over two years old.

Get this…..I also read that when these plants produce flowers, it is actually a sign of neglect. Well, what a surprise. My negligence turned into something beautiful. I knew at that moment, this was the plant that I deserved.

Have you ever seen a snake plant bloom?

What is a plant that caught you by surprise?

If you grew up in the 70’s and 80’s, you probably remember the popular Porch Goose. Homes would sit out these geese, usually made of cement, and dress them in different outfits depending on the season or holiday. This is right before people began hanging flags on there houses for the same reason.

The Porch Goose is a fun welcoming decoration for neighbors and friends. History has that it was used as the idea of a “guard goose”. There is a legend where the geese once saved Rome. This inspired people to use them as a symbol of protection over their home.

The trend is back. This trend used to be strongly associated with Midwestern suburban homes. Families are once again decorating their Porch Goose. Nowadays, if you want a porch goose, you will have to pay a pretty penny. This is why I decided to purchase a “Desk Goose”’. Works the same but only 7 inches tall and a lot cheaper. And yes, you can find all kinds of clothes and accessories for these too. I actually crocheted it a little summer dress.