BERRY-BEST BAKED OATMEAL

FRAGRANT BLOOMER

The “Queen of the Orchids,” Cattleya, has showy, fragrant flowers 6 to 8 inches across. Prized by brides, they make the perfect focal point of a breathtaking bouquet.

WILDLY EXOTIC

Paphiopedilum or “Lady Slipper” is found on five continents. The pouch-like structure on the flower acts as an insect trap, aiding in pollination.

let there be light!

Before you water another plant, check out these no-nos

MARJIE DUCEY

SPEAKING OF PLANTS

Isank further down in my chair as the interview with Christy Musgrave continued.

Yes, I admitted, I give my plants tap water. Yes, I have some languishing in a north window. And yes, there was a banana peel floating in some water on my counter, supposedly to add potassium for my indoor plants.

“Yuck,” says Musgrave, owner of the Plant House. Her brick and mortar store near 72nd and Dodge Streets has closed but she and her son, Dustin Sudduth, continue to be very busy, especially working with commercial businesses.

Musgrave knows quite a bit about basic orchid growing, hence the reason for our interview. But she’s also an expert in houseplants.

I had a lot to learn.

Musgrave says it’s actually very simple, be it a common houseplant or an orchid. Give them what they need: the right amount of light and

CHRISTY MUSGRAVE PHOTOS

FRAGRANT BLOOMER

The “Queen of the Orchids,” Cattleya, has showy, fragrant flowers 6 to 8 inches across. Prized by brides, they make the perfect focal point of a breathtaking bouquet.

WILDLY EXOTIC

Paphiopedilum or “Lady Slipper” is found on five continents. The pouch-like structure on the flower acts as an insect trap, aiding in pollination.

let there be light!

Before you water another plant, check out these no-nos

MARJIE DUCEY

SPEAKING OF PLANTS

Isank further down in my chair as the interview with Christy Musgrave continued.

Yes, I admitted, I give my plants tap water. Yes, I have some languishing in a north window. And yes, there was a banana peel floating in some water on my counter, supposedly to add potassium for my indoor plants.

“Yuck,” says Musgrave, owner of the Plant House. Her brick and mortar store near 72nd and Dodge Streets has closed but she and her son, Dustin Sudduth, continue to be very busy, especially working with commercial businesses.

Musgrave knows quite a bit about basic orchid growing, hence the reason for our interview. But she’s also an expert in houseplants.

I had a lot to learn.

Musgrave says it’s actually very simple, be it a common houseplant or an orchid. Give them what they need: the right amount of light and