As promised, a quick post about how to create a terrarium. The ‘quick’ part isn’t because I am not taking time to write out the details but rather because it’s so simple that a great deal of details are not required. You will need a follow a few basic steps to create a terrarium: Container. This Continue…
Oh, SNAP!
After a totally wild weekend, I am back from the SNAP! Creativity Conference. What an exhausting but wonderful couple of days! I have promised to get a post up about terrarium basics and will try and make that happen tomorrow. Between the SNAP! Conference, a local political convention over the weekend (at which my friend, Continue…
“Joy in The Garden”
I am excited to say that I’ll be joining my gardening friend, Joy Bossi, of “Joy in the Garden” on her radio show for a few minutes during the next couple of Saturdays. Joy has been a HUGE proponent of Conservation Garden Park and has specifically helped me at a time when I really needed Continue…
A “Near Death Experience”- Seedling Style
Actually, for some of my unique heirloom tomatoes and ALL of my baby bell pepper seedlings, it WAS a death experience. Sorry little guys! I approached this ‘seed season’ with far more gusto than usual. After 20 years of growing seeds in my window sills or under lights in the basement I now have access to Continue…
Giant Pumpkin Quest 2012: Start Your Engines!
I come by my love of gardening honestly. My Great-Grandfather was a Swiss immigrant who owned a florist shop as did several of his children. All are gardeners including my Grandma who had an incredible vegetable garden. My Grandpa and several other relatives are farmers. My Dad’s folks were into the whole ‘gardening’ thing too Continue…
Outside-Inside Style: Succulent Container Trough
Succulents are a great way to add color and texture indoors– especially for the ‘houseplant impaired’! However, best results are achieved when you follow some basic cultivation requirements!
Succulent Pallet Table
Whew! The last week was a whirlwind! I actually LOVE the Home & Garden Show. I’m an extrovert so talking to hundreds of people about plants etc. is a lot of fun for me! This is the first year in the last five that I am not designing privately and thus was not trolling for Continue…