After being nominated for a Webby Award for our free AI tool, Inc. Magazine interviewed founder Kerry Gilmartin about the tool.
In developingFlora AI, the Love, Plants team focused on creating an engaging experience similar to consulting a trusted friend. "I didn't want her just answering every question [by] pushing somebody to my website and saying to buy a product, because that's not what she's for," Gilmartin says. "People are really kind of bonding with her and appreciating her."
An article featuring our nomination for the 2024 Webby award in Products & Services, AI Apps and Experiences (AI, Metaverse & Virtual). Vote for Flora here!
Sonya Query, our marketing director, contributed her expertise as a master gardener to an article about cumin. Her insights shed light on various aspects of cumin cultivation, care, and utilization, emphasizing its significance in culinary and medicinal contexts.
“Even the greenest thumbs don’t have a 100% success rate,”says gardening expert Sonya Query. “Many people feel shame around not being successful in caring for their plants. Keeping plants alive and thriving isn’t always easy or intuitive! But the plant kingdom is resilient and creating a relationship with the natural world, starting with the plants in and outside of your own home, can help us understand and care for it better. So remove the shame from gardening, and instead embark on raising your houseplants and garden with a curious mindset, ready to learn and adapt as you start to understand the unique needs of your plants."
'Feed your soil so your soil can feed you. Just like humans, plants need an environment for them to thrive. Mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial microbes can improve nutrient absorption, encourage plant resiliency, enhance growth and improve soil quality. Put vitamins in your soil to keep the soil (and whatever is growing in it) happy and healthy.' -Sonya Query
Love, Plant's Tropical Houseplant Kit is cited as one of the best new gift ideas for moms in 2024.
The article states: "It’s the perfect gift for the plant lady in your life, whether she’s a seasoned green thumb or just starting her plant collection. Let her plant babies thrive and watch her smile grow!"
In the article, the author recounts their positive experience with Love, Plants' Tropical Houseplant Care Kit, which simplifies plant care with organic care products and accessories.
"Love, Plants’ Tropical Houseplant Care Kit has significantly stepped-up my plant caring game. My tropical plants are definitely enjoying their deluxe spa treatment." - Rachelle Nones
Explore exclusive insights on succulent care provided by our expert, Sonya Query, at Love, Plants Inc. Succulents, known for their resilience and contemporary allure, are a staple for indoor plant aficionados. Our comprehensive seven-point expert plan, curated with Sonya's expertise, ensures optimal succulent care.
Experts also recommend selecting shoes with some type of cushioning inside. “Cushioned insoles can provide relief during long gardening days,” says Sonya Query, marketing director for Love, Plants.
“Roots need room to party, but not an empty ballroom,” Query says. So, finding the right size for your plant is important to keep your plant happy and healthy.
“When you repot, choose a pot 1-2 inches larger in diameter than the current pot,” Query says. This will help provide enough room for the plant’s roots to stretch out but not allow too much water to build up.
Sweetheart Philodendron is an ideal hanging plant, as “its tropical, heart-shaped leaves trail beautifully down a hanging planter,” says Sonya Query. The sweetheart philodendron also doesn’t require much work. “Philodendron are easy to care for and do well with lower light and less watering, so they’re great for a low maintenance plant owner,” she adds. Just be sure to water your hanging philodendron once a week. If you’re looking to spread the plant love among your friends and family, this is the plant for you since she propagates easily.
"Create barriers between your lawn and wooded areas,"shares Sonya Query, a master gardener and Marketing Director for Love, Plants, Inc., a brand that offers plant parents highly effective and certified organic plant care products.
"Gravel pathways, wood chips, or small rock walls help create pest-free zones in your yard."
Sonya Query is quoted:
"Since succulents multiply quickly, they are great starts to a succulent garden that you would like to spread,"
She says, adding that they are very low maintenance, can handle frost, and thrive in full sun or part shade.
'They make for great hanging plants - perfect for small spaces because they take up overhead air,' says Sonya Query, master gardener and marketing director at Love, Plants.
'Just be sure not to place too close to a window where it can get too much sun, heat, or cold,' she adds.
Naturally Boulder - March 2024
Read about our participation in the Naturally Boulder 2024 Pitch Slam. Our founder, Kerry Gilmartin, won 3rd overall for Love, Plants across 5 finalist contestants.
Homes & Gardens - April 2024
Sonya Query claims that it is ‘crucial’ to plan succession crops. She says: ‘It helps ensure a steady harvest, keeps your garden productive, and reduces the guesswork. It's important to think ahead about your climate, temperatures throughout the growing season, and how long it takes for plants to mature to ensure the right crops are coming to harvest at the
right time of year.'
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Krista Koranda
Head of PR at Love, Plants
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