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Succulent in Seattle

by Fern on February 1, 2012

in Inspiration,Succulents and Cacti

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Thompson’s Building Materials Pallet Garden

by Fern on January 13, 2012

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When a co-worker mentioned that my friend Brenda at Thompson’s Building Materials in Fontana, CA had made some pallet gardens, I rushed (literally!) over to take a look. Don’t let Thompson’s name fool you into thinking they don’t have fantastic plants and pottery (and really awesome built in BBQs if you have the space for one). Because they do! I bought a kumquat while I was there. If you’re in Southern California, you should go check them out. The pallet gardens are hanging near the design center.
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How to Make This Stylish Fall Windowbox

November 29, 2011
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While taking a walk around the Queen Village Neighborhood of Philadelphia I spotted this super gorgeous windowbox jam packed with interesting foliage plants perfect for fall. Black Mondo Grass and ornamental cabbages? Yes, please!

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Funky Vertical Planter

October 31, 2011
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I recently came across this snapshot from last year’s winter Patchwork Festival (a must see if you live in Southern California!). I love the brightness of the lemon yellow frame, and how easy the creator made it to grow vertically. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it a million times: taking advantage of your vertical [...]

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Restaurants are often good sources of container garden inspiration

October 22, 2011
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All of these photos were taken at restaurants in San Diego. Patio areas at trendier restaurants often incorporate interesting potted plants. Since restaurant patios are high traffic areas and it is doubtful that the restaurant staff has time to fuss over plants, you are often safe in assuming plants on local restaurant patios are tough, [...]

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Neat container idea

October 19, 2011

Seems like this container could easily be recreated by someone with basic woodworking skills.

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Three ways iron planters can improve your small-space container garden

October 16, 2011
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I’m embarassed to admit that Outdoor Iron sent me this planter to review quite some time ago. As you can see from the photos, it’s a very cute planter. I used colorful pots and succulents to add a little interest to a small, narrow space in my parents’ side yard. It sits right under my [...]

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Garden Adventures with Gail, Part 2

September 8, 2011
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Gail is back with a new update from her balcony garden! You may remember from Gail’s first guest post that she’s from Calgary, AB Canada. Gail is was new to gardening back then, but she’s got another year of experience under her belt now. I think you guys will really identify with the success and [...]

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Container garden sightings in Philadelphia

August 7, 2011

I’ve been on the right coast, in Philadelphia to be precise, visiting my brother. Philly is a really neat city in many ways, including having a vibrant urban gardening culture. I even saw a sidewalk koi pond!

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A Summer Garden Craft For Kids, Grownups, and Everyone In Between

July 11, 2011
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From my latest article for Fiskars.com: Preserving the flowers and leaves from your garden is a great way to collect the memories of the garden you and your children grew together. How to press flowers and foliage >>> Are there any flower pressers out there?

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