Sarah Martinez
Areas of Expertise: Plant Diagnostics | Grafting | Greenhouse Care
Sara-rah, here!
I’m a Horticulturist and Plant Science Specialist, and since 2013, I have been diagnosing root rot, nutrient deficiencies, and pest outbreaks in homes, gardens, and greenhouses.
Plants, like people, need proper care, proper nutrients, and regular scouting. Yes, scouting.
During my research, I came across a finding demonstrating that regular scouting cut pesticide use by up to 40%. Impressive, right?
That is how I practice my passion, and how I help you follow yours.
The Rest of Me
Outside work, it is cold brew, morning walks with my terrier Biscuit, and pickleball on Sundays.
Most weekends, I also end up at a flea market looking for old furniture and coming home with mismatched mugs instead.
Choosing the right cherry tree is not always as simple as picking the one with the prettiest flowers or fruit. Different types of cherry trees
I used to think orchids were too fancy to last. Then I got one. It bloomed quietly on my windowsill, and I found myself checking
Light is the lifeblood of orchids. Without it, these beautiful plants simply won’t bloom, no matter how perfectly you water them or how ideal the
Plumeria, which is also called frangipani or, in some regions, the temple tree, is a tropical flowering shrub prized for its waxy, intensely fragrant blooms.
The red osier dogwood shrub has earned a special place in gardens across North America, and once you understand why, you’ll probably want one too.
There are times when we want someone to know they matter, without saying too much. A quick message won’t do it. A gift feels closer,
You may have eaten olives for years without ever stopping to wonder where they come from. Do olives grow on trees, bushes, or vines? It
I never planned to care about what was growing in the corner of the yard. But once I planted the sweet pea flower, I paid
I never meant to care about orchids. But one showed up in a cracked pot outside a corner store, half-forgotten, still blooming like it didn’t
I didn’t set out looking for blue-eyed grass. It just showed up, growing low in a dry patch near the edge of a trail. It
I still remember planting my first peony and checking it every morning like it was hiding a secret. One day, the tight green buds opened,
Wisteria tends to bloom on its own schedule, and that little bit of unpredictability is honestly part of what makes it so satisfying to grow.