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By: Fall Container Planting Idea | North Coast Gardening

Fall Container Planting Idea | North Coast Gardening — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:29:24 +0000

[...] is a textbook Thriller, Filler, Spiller combination – as Fern from Life on the Balcony explains it:: A thriller is a pretty self [...]

By: Miller Farms Workshop – Spring Container Gardening (Saturday April 18th) | North Coast Gardening

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:06:50 +0000

[...] How to Design Beautiful Container Plantings [...]

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:00:42 +0000

Fern,

I’d like to plant some sweet peas in a windowsill – windowsills are all I have. But I’m concerned that they won’t get enough sun. Can you tell me how much sun exposure sweet peas need? I have fantasies of pink and purple flowers climbing up the security bars come springtime…

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:46:36 +0000

Fern,

I love the alliteration of “thrillers, spillers, and fillers,” I’m going to have to borrow this phrase, and add it to my ‘everyday wear’ vocabulary! Those pots area great idea find too, I really like the architectural lines of the centerpiece plant.

By: Step-by-Step Tips for Creating a Garden on a Shady Balcony

Step-by-Step Tips for Creating a Garden on a Shady Balcony — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:45:04 +0000

[...] removing the nursery pots, arrange the plants you intend to put in that pot. This post has an easy-to-follow recipe for good looking containers. When you’ve found a pleasing arrangement, gently remove the nursery pot, gently loosen the [...]

By: Designing Containers With Succulents

Designing Containers With Succulents — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:26:30 +0000

[...] Succulents are all the rage right now and for good reason. They’re good looking, drought tolerant, and many are easy to grow. Designing a pot featuring succulents is no different than designing a pot with “regular” plants; you still need thrillers, fillers, and spillers. [...]