: About Me

Becky T. Lane lives with her husband in the Texas Hill Country, near Austin. When not writing or in the garden, you will probably find her out foraging for food - seeking out local growers and food artisans. She chronicles her transition from big city suburbanite, wife and mother, to Hill Country Character and Seeker of the Good Life, on her blog SEASONALITY (http://hillcountryliving.blogspot.com). Her articles have appeared in the Austin American Statesman, several Story Circle Network publications, and on various blogs and websites.

My passion is ...

Living the Good Life

I know too much about ...

The world of geeks, thanks to my husband and kids.

My parents always told me ...

Girls don't really need to go to college or have careers.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a fashion merchandiser and go on buying trips - I later did that, but as a visual merchandiser for a garden center, not a clothing store!

My favorite memory ...

Living in Indonesia with our kids, and the wonderful trips we took while there.

Why I write ...

My head would explode, if I didn't dump its contents periodically.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

foodie movies and articles, books like 1,000 Days in Venice, Under the Tuscan Sun, A Year in Provence, A Reasonable Live and The Good Life. CDs by Lyle Lovett and Pavarotti, soundtracks from Across the Universe, Mama Mia, Cirque du Soleil and French Kiss.

My first job ...

Working at a fabric store.

My best moment ...

My husband telling me that he loved the way I had grown and changed over the course of our marriage.

My inspiration ...

People who have shed a previous life that no longer fit, and managed to recreate themselves and build a community with like-minded souls.

Home & Garden > Houseplants Houseplants: How to care for Croton

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Codiaeum variegatum is its name. Bold color and striking texture are its claims to fame. More commonly known as Croton, this popular houseplant is in truth an evergreen tropical shrub, native to areas of Malaysia, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Flowers seem superfluous when such exciting combinations of yellow, red, pink, orange, and green can be found on the large, gleaming leaves of this exotic plant. It is not surprising then, that the yellow and green colors of the Brazilian flag are even said to have originated from Croton's colors. The most important thing to know about Croton is tha...

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