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By: Julian Jamie   When I became a mother in 2016 I began freelancing part-time while caring for my daughter. Working full-time just to pay for childcare was unrealistic for my family.    Sound familiar?   Almost six years later, I have found myself working with and/or for mother-run companies.    My name is Julian Jamie – I am a mother to three children under the age of six. I am familiar with the thankless and energy-sucking reality that full-time parenthood brings forth. And considering only 15.6% of Canadian businesses are women-owned - not all being parents - finding managers...

The following 5 plants are from my own plant collection.  These are plants that I find easy to care for, as well as super easy to propagate.   What does propagate mean?  Well, you’ll have to wait until my JUNE 2021 blog post to find out. In the meantime, here is my top 5 favourite plants to care for and some easy to follow guidelines to help care for these plants.  All of these plants are super easy to grow, low-light tolerant and super easy to propagate.  They can all be purchased at Amy’s Little Plant Shop as well! Spider Plant...

Hi, my name is Caryne and I am the maker and creator at Burrowed by Caryne.  I first met Amy when her little plant shop was still being run out of her home.  I’ve purchased many plants from her and she is truly a lovely soul. I suffer from major anxiety, postpartum depression and PTSD. If I had known 5 years ago how much plants could/would help me, I would have learned to care for plants a LONG time ago. Before the pandemic hit, I had already started collecting a few plants (spider plant, African violet, money tree and a...

End the stigma. Mental health affects the way people think, feel and act. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as having a healthy body. As a child, I struggled with mental health, in fact, I still struggle. I watch others struggle and wish to end the stigma around children and youth and their mental well-being. I grew up in a time where seeing a therapist was not something we chatted openly about and asking for mental health help was just not as easy. With mental health campaigns in full swing, I knew I wanted to actively...

Whether they’re celebrating a holiday, a new home, or even a going through a bad week, gifting a plant can be the perfect way to brighten someone’s day. They also provide long-term health benefits, from clean air to mindfulness and relaxation. When you send a plant gift, you’re sending years of beauty, companionship, and care. Did you know? We also deliver! Here are five reasons to consider a plant gift. 1. It’s versatile Matching a person to the right plant can be overwhelming. Plant gifts can fit any aesthetic and complement any personality. Gift a new homeowner the popular monstera deliciosa to...