Turning Your Indoor Jungle from Tragic to Magic: Chive Tips for Plant Perfection

Welcome to Chive Blogs, where every houseplant gets a chance to thrive—and so do you. Our tips on houseplants, pots, and decor will save your indoor jungle from disaster. From fending off a fern-cicle to avoiding the silent treatment from succulents, we’ve got you covered. Get ready for advice that’s as fresh as morning dew, ensuring your indoor garden is the envy of your office and maybe even your snooty neighbor.

What is My Birth Flower: November

What is My Birth Flower: November

There's something wonderfully theatrical about discovering that one's birth month is represented by a flower that sounds like it belongs in a spelling bee championship rather than a garden center....
Pet Friendly Plants

Pet Friendly Plants

There comes a moment in every plant parent's life when the realization hits like a ceramic plant pot to the skull: that gorgeous monstera deliciosa sitting in the corner might...
Large Plants for the Office

Large Plants for the Office

Let's be honest about what happens when someone mentions office plants. The mind immediately wanders to that sad, dusty fern perched on Karen's desk—the one that's been slowly dying since...
Large Plants That Thrive in Low Light

Large Plants That Thrive in Low Light

The neighbor's living room resembles something between a Victorian conservatory and a witness protection program safe house. Every corner harbors a towering green specimen that seems perfectly content living in...
Plants That Like West Facing Windows

Plants That Like West Facing Windows

There's something deliciously theatrical about west-facing windows, the way they frame the afternoon sun like a spotlight hitting center stage. Unlike their demure northern cousins that whisper gentle encouragement or...
Best Plant Shop in Downtown Toronto

Best Plant Shop in Downtown Toronto

The downtown Toronto plant shop landscape has evolved into something that would make botanical anthropologists positively giddy with research opportunities. Among the concrete canyons and glass towers that define the...
Plants for Small Spaces: Toronto's Guide to Compact Greenery for Condos & Apartments

Plants for Small Spaces: Toronto's Guide to Compact Greenery for Condos & Apartments

The modern Toronto apartment dweller exists in a state of perpetual spatial mathematics, calculating square footage with the precision of NASA engineers while attempting to squeeze entire lifestyles into spaces...
Plants for Beginners: A Foolproof Guide to Starting Your Plant Journey

Plants for Beginners: A Foolproof Guide to Starting Your Plant Journey

The transformation from plant killer to plant parent represents one of the more optimistic ventures of modern domestic life. Countless individuals have gazed upon the lush Instagram feeds of botanical...
Low Light Plants Toronto: Thriving Greenery for Dim Spaces and North-Facing Homes

Low Light Plants Toronto: Thriving Greenery for Dim Spaces and North-Facing Homes

The modern urban dwelling, particularly in Toronto's towering concrete landscape, presents a unique challenge to anyone harboring dreams of domestic jungle life. These architectural marvels, designed with the aesthetic sensibilities...
Bring the Tropics Home: Toronto's Hidden Oasis for Exotic Plant Lovers

Bring the Tropics Home: Toronto's Hidden Oasis for Exotic Plant Lovers

The desire to transform a Toronto apartment into something resembling the Amazon rainforest represents one of the more ambitious acts of domestic rebellion against Canadian climate reality. Across the city,...
The Botanical Circus: A Guide to Large Plant Care

The Botanical Circus: A Guide to Large Plant Care

There comes a moment in every adult's life when they realize their living space has been colonized by foliage. Not gradually, mind you, but with the swift efficiency of a...
Pet-Friendly Plants Toronto: Safe Greenery for Your Furry Friends

Pet-Friendly Plants Toronto: Safe Greenery for Your Furry Friends

The intersection of pet ownership and plant parenthood represents one of the more peculiar challenges of modern domestic life. Here exists a demographic of humans who have somehow convinced themselves...