
I often hear people say they can’t have plants in their home because they live in a flat or there isn’t enough surface area for extra plants. Plants are a great way to spruce up a space without spending too much money and some plants are also known to clean the air we breathe. This inspiration filled post will encourage you to feel confident about homing our green friends.
Simple foliage in a clear glass is easy to maintain and can last for longer than flowers.

Use the Windowseal ledge to home flowering plants, they will appreciate the sun and you the view.

Whatever the season there’s always something local you can forage for. Simple varieties of grass and wild-flowers or branches of a tree can lift a space in your home instantly and it’s a beautiful way to engage with your local area.


Grouping a few plants together helps create a small feature in a room, succulents are amongst my favourites when grouping plants, they seem to always compliment one another.

If your short of space, go up, hanging plants, they often also require little maintenance as are used to dry arid desert-like conditions which are perfect if your are not that green-fingered!

I'm a simply striving to be better and improve in different areas of my life through more self awareness, experiences and learning more about the deen. You'll find me talking about community, connection, planting & growing, seeking the truth in an age of propaganda and misinformation. This year I want to document more to do with food heritage and history so watch this space or reach out. Have a listen to the Amaliah Voices podcast where I talk passionately about Islam, nature, motherhooding and back home. Link in bio peeps. To join the Amaliah Writer Community email me at selina@amaliah.com IG: SelinaBakkar