At Exotic Gardening, you’ll discover everything you need to nurture your passion for unique and extraordinary plants. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just beginning your gardening journey, I share expert advice on tropicals, rare species, and sustainable techniques that help you grow beyond the ordinary.
Since 1988, this site has been a trusted resource for curious, devoted gardeners seeking inspiration, innovation, and practical guidance to bring beauty and abundance into their own backyards.
Helping people live beautifully and grow abundantly - real-life gardening from a modern-day plant enthusiast.
Top 8 Posts
Explore the top 8 gardening posts filled with expert tips on plant care, growing techniques, and seasonal gardening advice. These reader favorites will help you create a thriving, productive garden year-round. Discover the best insights to take your gardening skills to the next level!
- Fall Blooming Perennials
- Natural Gardening Tips For Fall Planting
- Proven Tips for Growing Fall Vegetables in Indiana - Extend Your Harvest
- Monkshood Flowers for the Fall: A Majestic and Toxic Beauty
- 3 Quick Fall Garden Tasks: Prep Your Garden for a Thriving Spring
- Planting the Fall Garden: Best Practices for Exotic and Perennial Plants
- Fall Fragrant Garden Plants: Embracing The Scents Of The Season
- Rainy Days and Your Garden: Managing Watering in the Fall
Hauntingly Beautiful Gardens: Halloween Decorating with Plants & Blooms
Step into a world where the garden meets the supernatural! At Exotic Gardening, we believe Halloween isn’t just for pumpkins and cobwebs - it’s a chance to transform your yard into an enchanting (or eerie) botanical wonderland. From black petunias and blood-red dahlias to ghostly white gourds and moonlit flowers, discover how to use real plants and natural décor to set the perfect spooky mood. Whether you’re creating a gothic greenhouse, a witch’s herb patch, or simply adding a touch of harvest magic to your porch, you’ll find inspiration, plant ideas, and DIY tips to help your garden come alive — in more ways than one!
- Halloween Horticulture: Plants with Magical Properties for Halloween
- Creating a Spooky Halloween Garden: Unveiling Nature's Eerie Allies
- Celebrate Halloween With Night Blooming Plants
- Ghastly Garden Gnomes: DIY Halloween Garden Decorations
- Crafting Miniature Gardens for Halloween - A Vintage Halloween Tale
- Growing Exotic Pumpkin Varieties for a Magical Fall Garden
- Pumpkin Palooza: Creative Ways To Grow And Decorate Exotic Pumpkins
Exotic Plants and Flowers
Discover the beauty of exotic plants and flowers with expert tips on growing them indoors and in cold climates. These posts explore unique, vibrant plants that thrive with the right care, whether in your home or greenhouse. Learn how to cultivate stunning blooms and rare greenery year-round!
Growing Food
Grow your own food with expert tips on cultivating vegetables, fruits, and herbs in any climate. These posts cover everything from planting and care to maximizing your harvest for a productive, homegrown bounty. Learn how to grow fresh, delicious produce right in your backyard or indoors!
Garden Pollinators
Attract essential garden pollinators with expert tips on creating a pollinator-friendly habitat. These posts cover bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects that help your plants thrive. Learn how to support biodiversity and boost your garden’s productivity naturally!
About Sheri Ann Richerson
Welcome to Exotic Gardening!
I’m Sheri Ann Richerson, a lifelong gardener, author, and plant enthusiast passionate about helping people live beautifully through the art of growing.
From tropical houseplants to edible landscapes, I love exploring unique, sustainable ways to make gardens flourish in every season. Here, you’ll find expert plant care advice, creative growing techniques, and inspiration for extending your garden’s life well beyond the ordinary.
Whether you’re nurturing your very first plant or designing a year-round indoor jungle, my goal is to help you cultivate beauty, abundance, and joy - one plant at a time.
Helping people live beautifully and grow abundantly - real-life gardening from a modern-day plant enthusiast.
Flower Gardening
Create a stunning flower garden with expert tips on planting, care, and design. These posts cover everything from seasonal blooms to perennial favorites, helping you grow vibrant, healthy flowers. Learn how to cultivate a garden full of color and beauty year-round!
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Woody Plants
Grow thriving trees, shrubs, and woody plants with expert care and planting tips. These posts cover everything from ornamental trees to fruiting shrubs, helping you enhance your landscape. Learn how to choose, maintain, and enjoy hardy, long-lasting plants in any climate!
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Tools, Books and Decor
Discover the best gardening tools, books, and decor to enhance your green space. These posts cover must-have equipment, expert gardening guides, and creative decor ideas to beautify your garden. Find everything you need to grow, learn, and design a space you love!
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Recently Updated
Check out our recently updated gardening posts with fresh tips, new insights, and the latest plant care advice. These posts are packed with up-to-date information to help you grow a healthier, more productive garden. Stay informed and keep your green thumb thriving!
