Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s a fun, creative and beautiful centerpiece (or unique hostess gift!) to make for your Holiday table! Place on a moisture proof plate or tray to protect your table. It will last 3-7 days. Plant outside, pumpkin and all, in a pot or in the ground after the holiday.
How To Design Indoor Containers
The holidays are fast approaching! It’s time to spruce up your indoor plants. This video shows you how to use the ‘filler, thriller, filler’ concept to create stunning indoor containers! How To Design Indoor Containers with Teena Spindler – YouTube.
Strawberry Pot Veggie Garden
Short on Space? Strawberry pots are a great way to get lots of plants in a small space. Suggested combos: – Tomato with herbs (shown) – Blueberry bush with strawberries – Peas or beans (use 3 bamboo poles as teepee trellis) with lettuce – Bell pepper with arugula and spinach Or any number of combos! […]
Wine Barrel Gardening
Don’t want to dig? Have bad soil? Small or no garden? Wine Barrels are the answer! Six Easy Steps to Create a Wine Barrel Garden: 1. Find sunny spot in the garden or patio (6 hours of sun a day). 2. Measure area to determine how many 1/2 wine barrels will fit (Each […]
Strawberries! Bareroot Planting Time!
It’s that ‘bare root’ time of year in Southern California! Roses, fruit trees, and yes, even strawberries, are available this time of year in the ‘bare root’ stage. Why plant bare root? – The plants are somewhat dormant so they are less subject to transplant shock. – There are more varieties available. – Best […]
Christmas Obelisk
What to do with your garden obelisks in winter? Create a fun and beautiful Christmas decoration! Supplies needed: 1. Garden obelisk (I used metal, but wood would also work.) 2. 4 small cups or votive candle holders filled with sand, clay or melted wax. 3. Green garland (I used artificial, but real evergreens would […]
Five Simple Steps to Designing Beautiful Flower Beds
For those of us who have no training in design, creating a cohesive, beautiful and long blooming flower bed can be a challenge. I should know! As a very left brain thinker, design is not my forte! But over the years I’ve found a few simple steps that are easy to remember and implement. 5 […]
Roses: Top Tips
Roses! Keeping them in tip top shape. Fame, a grandiflora Roses, favorites in the garden and the vase, take a little bit of attention to keep them blooming and looking their best. Here are some tips to keep them the showpieces of your garden: Fertilizer: Feed after each bloom cycle with a fertilizer that promotes […]
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