tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73560378028070338302024-03-05T20:01:56.061-08:00Chris H. Olsen Online BlogChris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.comBlogger221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-84509572562587819752014-05-16T11:42:00.000-07:002014-05-16T11:42:23.018-07:00Tropical Foliage Plants that Add Pizazz to your garden<div style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal;">
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You
can achieve color and texture in your landscape with out depending on
just perennials and annuals. Spice things up with a wonderful mixture
of tropical plants that will thrive and live up to a hard frost. Some
of my favorites are the Neon Pothos (awesome!), the Snake plant,
different varieties of the Chinese Evergreen family, crotons, Bird Nest
ferns, and even the variegated Ficus. Just mix these varieties into
groupings of each kind and you will have one spectacular landscape. Who
knows, you may
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Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-53346192514140664792014-05-16T11:41:00.000-07:002014-05-16T11:41:59.684-07:00Custom Made Gifts for your Mom<br />Bling Bling Vase:<br />
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Mother's
Day is just around the corner, and it's time to be thinking about a
very special gift. Why not create a bling bling vase that is full of
sparkle and may be filled with something special! Take any type of
vase. We used a cylinder style Terra-Cotta vase. Now it's time for the
bling bling! Your mother may have some costume jewelry that she never
wears which would be great. If not, any antique mall or even a craft
store has jewelry that may be used. At your local hardware story, you
will find a pre-mixed adhesive and grout mixture that you will apply to
the outside of the vase using a plastic knife. Simply layer the
adhesive add add the costume jewelry. Allow to dry overnight. We also
used colorful beads for an extra pop of color. Present your mother with
this bling bling vase filled with some happy flowers!</div>
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- Vase</div>
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- Pre-mixed adhesive and grout mixture</div>
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- Plastic knife</div>
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- Flowers</div>
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Coffee Filter Flowers:</div>
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With
Mother's Day around the corner, creating coffee filter flowers will be a
great project to make with the kids! You will need a package of coffee
filters, wooden skewers, green garden tape, food coloring/and or
acrylic paint. Take one coffee filter and fold into thirds. Roll this
coffee filter into a tube (the center of the flower). Take another
coffee filter and roll around the center of the flower. Repeat this
step until the flower is full. Hot glue the center of the flower to the
other rolled coffee filters. Poke the wooden skewer into the center of
the flower and secure with hot glue. Completely wrap the wooden skewer
with green garden tape. Next, dip the flower into a bowl filled with
food coloring and water. The coffee filters will absorb the colored
water. Allow to dry overnight. You may also use watered down acrylic
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- Coffee filters</div>
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- Wooden skewers</div>
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- Green garden tape</div>
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- Food coloring/acrylic paint</div>
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- Hot glue gun/hot glue</div>
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Place Card Ideas:</div>
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When
entertaining, whether for lunch or dinner, it's always nice to have
place cards awaiting your guests! A super simple idea is to take a
clear plate (glass or melamine) and decoupage a place card underneath
the place. Be sure to glue the name side of the card directly
underneath the plate, so the name appears correctly. Place the plate on
a fun placemat for the name to really pop! Another idea is to take a
small terra-cotta pot, fill with styrofoam, place a spoon or fork's
handle into the center of the styrofoam, and fill with moss. Either hot
glue the place card directly onto the spoon or slip the place card in
between the tines of the fork. In the wedding section of any craft
store, there are packages of place card holder. Any item may be turned
into a fun place card that may also be given as a favor. For instance, a
spool of colorful twine, or any object may be used to create place
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- Place card/marker<br />
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Now that the cold
is over for most of us, its time to plant your landscape with colorful
flowers that will give you enjoyment for the next 7 to 8 months. There
are so many different varieties of seasonal color on the market so what
do you chose? I can make it easy for you with my
10 top picks.<br />
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1. Summer Snapdragons (purple, pink and white)<br />
2. Supertunias (Love this plant)<br />
3. Big Series Begonia (Even Tom Brannon Loves this Plant)<br />
4. Blue Torenia<br />
5. Bandana Lantana (new series that grows more compact)<br />
6. Asparagus Fern (green but green is a color and soft texture)<br />
7. Diamond Frost Euphorbia<br />
8. Fan Flower (cool sky blue flowers)<br />
9. Dragon WIng Begonia (watch this baby grow)<br />
10.Yellow Bidens (Yellow....Chris' favorite color)<br />
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Remember to always fertilize with an all-purpose
fertilizer and watch for bugs...:)<br />
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Easter
is this week and its time to get ready and decorate your Easter Eggs.
There are so many new products on the market that can
make your Easter egg dying simple and stylish. You can now have
Easter eggs that are custom design with gold leaf and even ways in which
you can hand draw custom designs on them. Endless possibilities!!!</div>
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Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-9154556421210386442014-05-14T09:21:00.001-07:002014-05-16T10:23:41.509-07:00Perfect Gifts for the Mother who is a gardener<br />
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<span><span>Don't
forget your Mom this coming Sunday. Mom's want to know that you care
so why not give your Mom a gift with thought. If your Mother is a
gardener then don't just give one item but a gift that is a collection
of different garden related accessories. Why not give a gift pot
stuffed with an assortment of plants, a outdoor pillow, a garden stake, a
gift certificate, and even jewelry with a garden theme. Endless
possibilities!!!<br /></span></span>Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-82006310765554249072014-05-14T09:19:00.001-07:002014-05-16T10:23:41.504-07:00Creating the "What the What" Factor for your Containers<span><span>I
always say when you replant your containers for the spring and summer
to "Crame It and Shove It" full of an assortment of plants. Mix and
different colors and textures and remember to make your pots look like
living floral arrangements. You want the "What the What" factor. This
means you want to create a potted container that looks so lush and
beautiful that it will stop any person passing by stop in their tracks
and take notice and enjoy.<br /></span>Repotting <br /></span><br />
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<span>Plant roots eventually fill containers and this often reduces
growth. This is not necessarily a bad thing as slightly stressed plants
are often attractive and the slower growth reduces the maintenance
needed. However, eventually the plant will need to be moved to a
bigger container or the compost refreshed in the same pot, as composts
lose their structure over time. Shrubs and trees that stay in a pot for
years are especially vulnerable unless re-potted. </span></div>
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These steps will ensure success when re-potting into a larger container:</div>
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<li>When moving plants to a larger container, (one size larger at each
stage), re-pot in early spring as soon as they show signs of growth
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<li>Remove a little of the old compost, slide the plant out and tease out roots, cutting them if necessary
</li>
<li>When it is no longer convenient to repot them every year into a
bigger pot, they should be repotted in the same pot at least every
other year. Replace one-third of existing compost and roots with fresh
compost</li>
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In years when re-potting is not carried out, topdress by removing 5cm
(2in) old compost from the top of the pot and replacing with fresh
compost.</div>
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Plants in containers need attention all year, but summer is the
most critical period as plants can soon run short of water and
nutrients.</div>
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Watering</h3>
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<li>Check for moisture daily from April to September (twice daily in hot weather)
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<li>Water thoroughly, filling the container to the rim and allowing
it to drain, then filling it a second time to ensure that the whole of
the compost is adequately moistened
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<li>If water is not draining out freely, check the drainage holes for blockage and assess compost structure
</li>
<li>Lining or sealing terracotta pots with waterproof materials is
unlikely to significantly reduce the need to water as most water is lost
though plant leaves
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<li>Grouping pots for mutual shade will reduce heat stress on pots
</li>
<li>Mulching pots will help reduce heating and suppress weeds, but
as most water is lost through plant leaves careful watering will still
be needed</li>
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<li>From April to the end of August use a general-purpose proprietary liquid feed or, preferably, a high-nitrogen feed
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<li>Alternatively, add a controlled-release <a href="http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?PID=304" target="_blank">fertilizer</a> at planting time
</li>
<li>With soil-less composts, make sure fertilizer includes essential trace elements
</li>
<li>After late summer feeding is usually suspended until mid-sping;
however bedding plants and other short-lived annuals will still benefit
from feeding until early autumn
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<li>Feed when the compost is moist</li>
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In winter, the main danger is compost freezing, which may kill plants.</div>
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Frost protection</h3>
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<li>Protect pots with bubble plastic or bring them under temporary cover
</li>
<li>In very wet periods move plants under temporary cover if the
compost becomes sodden, until it has dried out a little. The ‘rain
shadow’ of walls can be sufficient
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<li>In wet weather, raise pots up off the ground on ‘feet’ or similar to keep the bottom of the pot out of the water
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<li>Remove saucers in winter</li>
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<li>Watering may still be necessary for conifers and other evergreens,
especially if you have moved them under cover, so that they recieve no
rain. Check evergreens and conifers at least weekly and water if needed
</li>
<li>Watering is seldom necessary for deciduous or other dormant plants</li>
</ul>
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<li>Feeding is not necessary during the winter months</li>
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Over-watering is the most common cause of loss of container
plants; watering should aim to keep the compost moist, never soggy and
avoid alternating dryness and saturation.</div>
Plants grown in containers suffer from many of the same pests and diseases as when grown in beds and borders, such as <a href="http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?PID=181" target="_blank" title="Link to advice on aphids">aphids</a>, <a href="http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?PID=412" target="_blank" title="Link to advice on algae, liverworts and moss">algae, liverworts and moss</a> and <a href="http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?PID=224" target="_blank" title="Link to advice on scale insects">scale insects</a>. <a href="http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?PID=234" target="_blank">Vine weevil</a> and <a href="http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=804" target="_blank">fungus gnats</a> are particularly common pests of container-grown plants.</span>Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-48058441930962498882014-05-14T09:17:00.002-07:002014-05-16T10:23:41.499-07:00Happy Easter Creations<span></span>Yarn Covered Easter
Eggs:<br /><br />Yarn covered Easter eggs will add a fun
touch to your Easter table or displayed around the house! You may
purchase paper mache eggs at your local craft store or create homemade
paper mache eggs yourself using balloons, newspaper, and glue. We chose
already made paper mache eggs. After choosing a variety of colors for
your yarn, using Modge Podge, simply glue one end of the yarn to the egg
and begin wrapping the yarn around the egg. You may create stripes,
solids, or even polka dots using the yarn. Use Modge Podge throughout
this process to ensure the yarn sticks to the egg. After creating
stripes, we chose to paint portions of the eggs with acrylic paint. <br /><br />Supplies:<br /><br />- Paper mache eggs<br />- Yarn<br />- Modge Podge<br />- Scissors<br />- Acrylic paint/ paintbrush <br /><br />Spotted Eggs:<br /><br />Creating
spotted eggs will add a whimsical touch to the traditional Easter egg.
This process is so fun and will be great for the kids to partake. We
used already made paper mache eggs; however, you may create these
spotted eggs using hard boiled eggs as well. You will need acrylic
paint in a variety of colors and Q-tips. Dip the end of a Q-tip into
the paint and begin "dotting" the eggs all over. Choose another color
and repeat this step. You may choose 2, 3, or even 4 different colors
to create these spotted eggs.<br /><br />Supplies:<br /><br />- Paper mache eggs/ hard boiled eggs<br />- Q-tips<br />- Acrylic paintChris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-45645442295055266292014-04-11T12:33:00.003-07:002014-04-11T12:33:26.116-07:00Bunnies, Bunnies and More Bunnies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's
Easter time and that
means we decorate with Easter bunnies. There are so many different
kinds you can buy as indoor decor but how you display them is endless.
They also make perfect gifts. Here is a great idea to make that perfect
Easter gift or simply as a decoration for that Sunday lunch or dinner
all you have to do is add the bunnies.<br />
Strawberry Basket Easter Gift:<br />
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If
you are a guest for Easter dinner this year, be sure to create this fun
strawberry basket! You may purchase strawberry quart wooden crates
online. The crate has four solid wooden sides. Using scrapbook paper,
cut to size four pieces of the scrapbook paper. Glue to each side.
Fill with Easter grass and Easter cookies and candy!<br />
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- Strawberry quart crates<br />
- Scrapbook paper<br />
- Scissors/glue<br />
- Easter grass, cookies, and candy<span style="color: #888888;"><br /></span>Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-49551081705325506132014-04-11T12:33:00.002-07:002014-04-11T12:33:19.928-07:00The Higher the Better <br /><b><br />Tiered Basket Easter Centerpiece:</b><br /><br />For your Easter dinner, why not
create a tiered Easter basket centerpiece! Simply take 3 lightweight
baskets of various sizes (large, medium, and small). Be sure to find
baskets that have a handle. Hot glue the medium sized basket on top of
the large basket's handle. Hold in place and allow to cool. Repeat
this step with the small basket glued on top of the medium sized
basket. Fill the baskets with colorful green shredded paper for the
grass and add lightweight Easter goodies for decoration. Place a moss
runner down the middle of your table and add then add your centerpiece!<br /><u><b><br />Supplies:</b></u><br /><br />- 3 baskets with handles<br />- Hot glue gun/hot glue<br />- Shredded green paper<br />- Easter goodies<br />- Moss table runner<br /><b><br />Easter Basket Centerpiece:</b><br /><br />When
decorating for Easter, you may use any style of baskets when creating
your centerpiece. Take any basket and spray paint the baskets with a
color of your choice. Align three baskets of the same size down the
center of your table and fill with fresh, colorful flowers or any Easter
goodies. You may place a moss runner down the middle of your table and
add candle votive or Easter candy for an added touch of fun!<br /><br /><u><b>Supplies:</b></u><br /><br />- 3 baskets<br />- Spray paint<br />- Fresh flowers<br />- Easter goodies<br />- Moss table runner<br />- Candle votive<br />- Easter candy<br /><br />Happy Easter!!<br />
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<span style="color: #888888;"><br /></span>Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-35672882266000912222014-04-02T15:24:00.000-07:002014-04-02T15:24:09.617-07:00Bring Those Spring Flowers IndoorsIt's
my favorite time of year with all the spring blooming flowers
outdoors. Why not enjoy them inside as well. Here are a few simple but
chic ideas on how to display them indoors.<br />
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<b><u>Test Tube Garland:</u></b><br />
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This
test tube garland may be hung out on the patio or inside the home!
Using a small gauge wire, wrap the wire around a test tube (plastic or
glass) and extend the piece of wire at lease 6 inches and create a hook
at the top of the wire. Cut a piece of twine for your garland and
attach the test tubes using the hook. Allow at least 6 inches spacing
for each test tube. Hang the garland, fill test tubes with water, and
place a variety of fresh cut flowers or herbs to make a great statement
at your next spring party!</div>
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- Test tubes</div>
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- Wire</div>
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- Twine</div>
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This
framed vase is a great addition to any outdoor space! Take a picture
frame of any size and remove the glass. Using wire cutters, cut out a
piece of chicken wire that fits the backside of the picture frame.
Attach chicken wire with a staple gun. Feed a piece of colorful ribbon
from the backside of the frame to where both ends of the ribbon are
facing towards you. Take a small vase preferably with a "neck" and tie
the ribbon around the neck of the vase. Fill with water and and add
fresh flowers!</div>
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- Picture frame</div>
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It's
that time of year when moles are invading our turf areas and
squirrels and armadillos are
having fun playing in our flowerbeds. You may have tried different
products but there are safe products on the market that are all natural
and really work without reapplying them after every rain. Yard Gard
comes in large bags or 4 pound containers. It deters most animals that
dig in the earth and really works. Yard Gard also makes a natural
insecticide spray that is safe for edibles and can be eaten the same day
sprayed. These products contain white pepper and Castro oil among
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It's
time to start selecting and planting the right perennials for your
landscape. Before you go to your garden center make sure you take a few
pictures of your
area to show the garden center expert. Then study what your light
requirements are in each particular area. Is it shady, semi-shady,
and/or full sun. The right light is essential in making your perennials
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Also,
chose the right perennials that will provide color for different
seasons. For example, plant Columbine for early spring color, for
summer color plant yellow Rudbeckia, and then in fall plant
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Make
sure you enrich your soil with organic mix and good drainage is
essential. Also, feed your perennials at least twice during the
growing season for maximum blooming power.<br />
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Most
of us are starving for color in our landscape and pots. The one plant
that is the most popular in early spring is the famous Geranium. Why?
Because you can buy them in full bloom and lush plants. I do love the
plant myself but with the Southern heat they tend to burn out in the
summer. No fear, you can make your geraniums last and bloom all summer
long. How? Place them in a semi-shady area. They love morning sun for
about 5 to 6 hours. They are heavy feeders so remember to fertilize
with any all purpose fertilizer that is high in phosphorus. This is the
blooming power in fertilizer. If you dead head the
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Botanica Gardens with other seasonal flowers mixed in for overflowing
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Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-49419349962955104862014-03-24T14:21:00.006-07:002014-03-24T14:21:56.024-07:00Kitchen Envy<div style="background-color: transparent; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal;">
Most
of us spend so much time in our kitchens so why not make sure our
kitchens are trendy and fashionable. It's all about the details. Make
sure to add accessories that are not only kitchen related such as
stacked cook books but other items that are trendy such as spoon art. </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Framed Spoon Art</span>:</div>
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For
a fun and whimsical project, let's frame some colorful spoons! Using a
frame of any size, create a backdrop. We chose foam core board with a
linen pattern. Cut the foam core board to fit the inside of the frame.
Use glazier points found at your local craft store to secure backing.
You may use spoons you already own; we purchased our spoons at the
dollar store. Take any set amount of spoons to create a fun pattern.
Now it's time for the fun part...using acrylic paint of your choice,
paint the rounded portion of each spoon in a variety of colors. Hot
glue each spoon onto the backing in a fun pattern. Not only will this
project become a conversation piece, but it will also provide a great
pop of color in your home!</div>
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- Picture frame</div>
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- Foam core board</div>
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- Scissors/razor blade</div>
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- Glazier points</div>
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- Spoons</div>
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- Acrylic paint</div>
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- Hot glue gun/hot glue<br />
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<span style="color: #cb008e;"> </span>Looking for a houseplant that requires little care, thrives in low-light
conditions, and adds visual interest to a room? The answer is the
fern, which has foliage ranging in appearance from delicate to dramatic,
depending on plant family.</div>
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Ferns do best with indirect lighting. A north-facing window is
ideal although during the winter months, when the sun is low on the horizon,
an east window is fine for these plants. Avoid south and west-facing
windows, as the intense sunlight may scald the leaves or fronds of the
ferns, depending on the intensity of the light. Or they may dry out
faster or scald the leaves if there is low moisture in the soil or air. </div>
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Most ferns like an average room temperature of 65 to 75 degrees F during
the day, up to 10 degrees cooler at night. If temperatures exceed
75 degrees F, you may need to water more frequently. Below 60 degrees,
add water only when the soil is dry to the touch. Some of the more
tropical ferns may grow poorly, preferring the higher temperatures. </div>
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Consistent watering, keeping the soil evenly moist, not wet, is also
key to the health and well being of the plants. Over watering causes
the fronds to yellow and wilt and may eventually lead to root rot and fungal
diseases, especially if the pot is allowed to sit in water. Too little
water also causes wilt. A few varieties, such as Rabbit's Foot Fern,
Brake ferns, and Holly Fern are an exception to the consistent watering
rule. For these, you may allow the soil to dry out slightly between
watering's. </div>
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Ferns, many of which are native to the tropics, like high humidity,
which is why they do well in bathrooms. But you also can increase
humidity around the ferns by placing the pots on a pebble-lined tray.
Add water to the pebbles, making sure the bottoms of the pots do not touch
the water in the tray. The evaporation will add extra humidity around
the plants. The best solution is to have a room humidifier adjacent
to the plants. This also benefits people indoors in dry homes as
well. Homes often have five to 10 percent relative humidity.
Humidifiers might raise that to 30 to 50 percent, which is really minimum
for ferns to do best (although they may tolerate slightly lower humidity),
and in native climates often have 70 percent or higher relative humidity. </div>
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Or double pot your ferns to provide more moisture. Place the main
container into a second, larger container that you have lined with moist
sphagnum moss. Keep the moss moist or even wet. Use plastic
pots, which don't dry out as quickly as clay pots. The latter are
not recommended for many ferns indoors, unless you use the pot in pot method
as described above. A clay pot surrounded by moss then the ceramic
or plastic pot on the outside is probably ideal. </div>
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In addition, misting the foliage, especially in winter, will increase
the humidity. Just be careful not to mist the furniture and outer
walls. Use room temperature water as cold water may spot the leaves.
You'll know when the humidity is too low as the tips of the fronds will
brown or die back. Maidenhair, Stag horn, and Boston Fern are especially
susceptible to lack of adequate humidity. </div>
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Ferns require only light feedings of fertilizer once a month from April
through September unless actively growing in winter months. Apply
liquid houseplant fertilizer at about one-half the recommended rate.
Too much fertilizer will scorch the foliage. Newly potted plants
should not be fertilized for four to six months, again unless there are
indications of active growth. </div>
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Plant diseases are rare in ferns grown indoors although your plants
may suffer from infestations of scale insects, mealybugs, and mites.
Handpicking or spraying with water are the best options for control as
pesticide sprays may injure ferns. If you must use, choose the least
toxic product for the pest and read the label carefully before applying.
Check at least weekly to catch pests early. If ferns are infested
with scales, the easiest way to control is to cut off affected fronds.
If infestation of out of control, you may need to discard the plant before
the rest of your houseplants are affected. </div>
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Ferns will require re potting every few years. Re pot in the spring,
using a purchased soil-less mix that is 50 percent peat moss. Divide
overcrowded plants by removing from the pot and cutting carefully between
rhizomes (fleshy roots). Keep as many leaves as possible per division. </div>
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It is also possible to propagate new plants by spores. In the
summer plants will produce spores (brown dots) on the undersides of the
leaves. When these spores darken, remove the leaf and place in a
paper bag. As the leaf dries out, the spores will fall off.
Plant in a peat-based seed starting mix. Water well, and place in
a plastic bag. Temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees will encourage sprouting. </div>
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When fronds are one-inch high, remove the plastic bag and transplant
in groups in small pots. At two to three inches, transplant to individual
pots. This can be tricky as it often takes quite a while for fronds
to reach transplant height, and moss and algae or other growth may appear
first and kill off young plants, so be forewarned if you decide to propagate
your own ferns.
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The following ferns can be grown as houseplants. Or ask your local
garden center for recommendations. </div>
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--Birds nest Fern (<i>Asplenium</i>)--one of the easiest ferns to grow;
may reach 18 to 24 inches tall although in humid room like greenhouse
might get to be six feet high and across; has broad, light green, leathery,
undivided fronds that grow upwards, giving the plant the look of a bird's
nest. At Botanica Gardens we have so many new varieties to choose from as well. </div>
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--Boston Fern (<i>Nephrolepis</i>)--also known as the ladder or sword
fern; has long, delicate fronds and light green foliage; grows from 10
inches to three feet, depending on cultivars; ideal for hanging baskets;
fern may drop leaflets, especially if too dry, making this a "messy" plant
to grow; some newer dwarf compact cultivars are an excellent choice for
a houseplant. These were especially popular in Victorian times. </div>
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--Brake Ferns (<i>Pteris</i>)--several varieties are available, including
some with variegated foliage; may be grown as a table fern or in a hanging
basket; prefers diffused light and nighttime temperatures of 50 to 55 degrees
F, 68 to 72 degrees F during the day. </div>
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--Button Fern (<i>Pellaea</i>)--good plant for small spaces as it only
grows 12 to 18 inches tall; it is often dark green and has round, slightly
leathery "button-like" leaves attached to slender stems.</div>
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--Holly Fern (<i>Cyrtomium</i>)--also known as the fishtail fern; has
bright, glossy, leathery leaves; rather unfernlike in appearance; prefers
cool to moderate temperatures and indirect sunlight; requires less humidity
than most other ferns; ideal for lower light conditions. </div>
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--Maidenhair Fern (<i>Adiantum</i>)--fast-growing fern that needs high
humidity and consistent moisture to survive; foliage is lacy with small,
fan-shaped leaves; does best in a north window. If it dries out, the foliage
may die as the plant shrivels. However, it doesn't "unwilt"
when watered as many houseplants will, but new shoots should appear. </div>
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--Rabbit's Foot or Ball Fern (<i>Davallia</i>)--excellent fern for hanging
baskets as the furry, creeping rhizomes hang over the edge of the container,
resembling a rabbit's foot; needs to be planted with rhizome above soil
level instead of buried; very sensitive to salt and thus needs to be watered
with soft water. </div>
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--Staghorn Fern (<i>Platycerium</i>)--leaves are wide, flat, down-covered,
and resemble an elk's antlers; slow-growing but can reach three to four
feet in height; should be grown in sphagnum moss with the shield (the brown
part from which the green "antlers" emerge) wired to a piece of wood or
cork bark; fern is really marginal in many interiors as it needs lots of
humidity; water by taking entire wood slab or cork bark and moss off the
wall or wherever it is hanging, then immerse with plant shield into a pan
or tub of water. A bath tub without soap suds works best. Water
should be lukewarm, not hot. Allow to drain before rehanging.
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Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-86805565267454545742014-03-12T06:32:00.001-07:002014-03-12T06:32:40.783-07:00Winter Flowers the Endure the ColdI
know that most of you are so tired of the cold winter. Most of our
yards, including my own, look so dull and drab. Well winter <br />
is not over yet so be careful what flowers you plant now. It is too early to plant cold sensitive flowers<br />
such as begonias and petunias. I know, some garden centers have them already in their nurseries. Don't be<br />
fooled, we still have cold nights ahead, so choose wisely. There is hope though. There are so many different<br />
varieties
of flowers that you can plant now. I just planted in my pots blooming
dianthus, snap dragons, pansies, nemesia, alyssum,<br />
Lenton Roses, and even some herbs. Most of these will burn out before the spring heat but will get you through the <br />
next two months. Remember these plants are heavy feeders so fertilizer
with a general food and they will<br />
bloom their little hears out.<br />
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There are so many different brands of products on the market. I like to use a <br />
product called Weed Zone since it controls existing weeds at any temperature. <br />
We carry this product at Botanica Gardens. Apply now and a second application may <br />
be necessary. <br />
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Don't forget to also apply a pre-emergent to prevent spring and summer weeds from germinating. Make sure to read the <br />
directions very carefully on the label. Some products can not be used on certain turf types.<br />
Apply now before it is too late. The
warm weather is right around the corner.<br />
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Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-82177861642076579752014-03-10T14:17:00.001-07:002014-03-10T14:17:26.727-07:00Winter Damage to Plants<span><span>Can we be in the Weather Garden for this One??</span></span><div style="background-color: transparent; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal;">
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To prepare for more extreme weather, stock up on a supply of plastic,
burlap, canvas or old sheets that can be used to cover less cold-hardy
shrubs and plants. </div>
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<b>When heavy snowfall or icing is predicted, use this material
to cover the plants, anchoring the cover around the base of the plant
with stakes, rocks, bricks or logs so winter winds don’t blow it off. </b></div>
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<b>• </b>Snow and ice can break limbs and twigs of more fragile multi-branched trees and shrubs.</div>
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<b>• </b>Give them a little help holding up under the weight by bundling the limbs together with string or twine.</div>
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The best form of winterizing is making sure the plants you choose for the landscape are able to withstand your winter weather. </h3>
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As you buy new plants, pick ones that are suited for your growing zone and locate them in the proper spot. </div>
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Tender plants that can’t withstand lots of cold weather should be
planted in protected areas or on the west and south sides of houses and
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And if, despite all your efforts, winter seems to take a toll on your
landscape plants, don’t panic. Many will rebound when spring arrives
so be patient and give them time to recover before you give up on them.</div>
Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-7585632412611399252014-03-10T14:16:00.004-07:002014-03-10T14:16:48.146-07:00Unique Containers<div style="background-color: transparent; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal;">
<span><span> </span></span>Paint Stick Painter:<br /><br />Paint sticks aren't just for stirring
paint! They may be used to enhance planters too! Take a cube shaped
wooden box and turn it into a planter for the spring season. Using the
paint sticks, create a design on the outside of the wooden box.
Excessive pieces of the paint sticks may be cut using a "Handi-tool"
which is a hand held heavy duty cutting tool. Hot glue each paint stick
onto the wooden cube and then fill in any gaps with spackling. Once
the spackling has dried, paint or stain the paint stick design. We
chose a chevron style pattern to make an ordinary wooden box into a
spectacular planter for spring!<br /><br />Supplies:<br /><br />- Cube shaped wooden box<br />- Paint sticks<br />- Handi-tool<br />- Spackling<br />- Hot glue gun/hot glue<br />- Paint and/or stain<br />- Plant material</div>
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<br /><br />Book Planter:<br /><br />A unique way of displaying a plant in your home
is inside a book! Take any thick book and open it to where it
naturally stays open. If pages on the left side of the book are not
lying down flat, use Elmer's glue to bind the pages together. You may
need to weight the pages down and allow to dry overnight. Using an
exacto knife or box cutter, cut out a rectangle within the size of the
pages. Take out the pages that have been cut and repeat this step until
a rather deep "hole" has been cut out. Line the cut out open area with
waxed paper. Fill with plant material, rocks, and moss to create a
wonderful addition to your home!<br /><br />Supplies:<br /><br />- Thick book<br />- Exacto knife or box cutter<br />- Elmer's glue<br />- Waxed paper<br />- Plant material, rocks, moss</div>
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<br />Brick Planter:<br /><br />Do
you have any old bricks with holes lying around? If so, bricks make a
fun display for plants or candles to display inside or out! Simply wash
off any dirt from the brick. Insert succulents, votive candles, or
small vases filled with flowers inside the holes of the brick. This
brick planter is a great accent for your spring party!<br /><br />Supplies:<br /><br />- Bricks with holes<br />- Succulents, votive candles, small vase with flowers</div>
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It's
time to frame your favorite spring photographs, so let's create the
perfect frame! You will need a picture frame of any size with a wide
border, a small bird's nest, twigs, and moss. All of our supplies came
from a local craft store except for the twigs. The unfinished wood
picture frame may either be painted or rubbed with Old English wood
furniture polish to create a wood like color. Find twigs from the yard,
break them to size, and begin hot gluing the twigs all over the picture
frame until completely covered. Hot glue or tuck moss inside little
crevices to give a nice texture and pop of color. Hot glue the small
bird's nest at any corner of the frame. Now it's time to frame those
special spring pictures!</div>
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- Unfinished wood picture frame with wide border</div>
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- Twigs</div>
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- Small bird's nest</div>
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- Moss</div>
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Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-92211265136308590032014-03-10T13:26:00.001-07:002014-03-10T13:56:07.115-07:00Wine Cork Ideas for the Kitchen<div style="background-color: transparent; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,Lucida Grande,sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal;">
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Succulent Cork
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Here
is a great project using corks! You may have used corks lying around
the house, if not, they may be found at your local craft store. Using a
paring knife or drill, carve out the middle section of the cork. Carve
down 3/4 of the cork. Place a little bit of soil inside the cork,
place one small succulent root inside the soil, and sprinkle with water.
Hot glue a small magnet to the backside of the cork and place on the
fridge! </div>
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- Corks</div>
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- Paring knife/drill</div>
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- Soil</div>
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- Succulents</div>
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- Small magnets</div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cork Trivet</span>:</div>
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If
you have several leftover wine corks, this is the project for you!
This simple project is decorative and useful! Simply take several wine
corks and create a pattern of your choice. We hot glued a pair of wine
corks vertically and then hot glued a pair of wine corks horizontally
adjacent to the vertical pair. Create at least four pairs for each row.
Repeat until there are four to six rows creating a square. Using an
embroidery hoop, you may also hot glue wine corks together in a circular
pattern. Fill the embroidery hoop first to ensure the number of wine
corks needed. Once all wine corks are glued, tighten the embroidery
hoop for an unexpected feature!</div>
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- Wine corks</div>
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- Embroidery hoop</div>
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Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-69358806949400908062014-02-19T08:03:00.000-08:002014-02-19T08:03:28.620-08:00Seed-Starting Helpers<span> <br />After making lots of
fresh-squeezed juice, I reuse my citrus halves as pots for seedlings.
Just scoop out all of the remaining pulp and let the halves dry for a
few days in a dark dry spot. A few days later, just fill them with
potting mix and plant with fast growing seeds like sweet peas. No need
to poke holes in the bottom of the rinds since the dry skin of the peel
absorbs the moisture. I like to place my potted rinds in cupcake pans.</span><br />
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Mardi Gras Wreath:</div>
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When
you see the colors purple, green, and gold, you know Mardi Gras is fast
approaching, so let's get into the spirit and create a Mardi Gras
wreath! Using a wire wreath form, sporadically tie 6 inch pieces of
purple, green, and gold ribbon around the wire wreath form until the
entire form is covered. Be sure to use shiny, metallic mesh ribbon for
that classic Mardi Gras look! For an extra punch of color and
dimension, add sparkly "pick accents" found at your local craft store.
Once the wreath is complete, place on your front door and enjoy!</div>
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- Wire wreath form</div>
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- Metallic mesh ribbon (purple, green, gold)</div>
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- Sparkly pick accents</div>
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Mardi Gras Centerpiece:</div>
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This
is a great time of year to throw a Mardi Gras party, and the
centerpieces can be simple yet colorful! Take a clear glass vase and
tie sparkly mesh ribbon using purple, green, and gold around the vase.
Fill the clear glass vase with fresh flowers with the traditional
Mardis Gras colors in mind. Add accents with lots of sparkle to the
arrangement as well! Be sure to accentuate the table with lots of
plastic, colorful beads! Happy Mardi Gras!</div>
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- Clear glass vase</div>
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- Metallic mesh ribbon (purple, green, gold)</div>
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- Fresh flowers</div>
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- Accents with sparkle</div>
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Chris Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430056381791060437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356037802807033830.post-15256233073351885352014-02-13T18:10:00.001-08:002014-02-13T18:10:50.576-08:00<br />
A Gardeners Valentine<br />
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If you have a gardener in your love
life then give them this year a miniature planted garden. Just find
that perfect container and plant an assortment of different indoor
plants for a winter garden. Pick plants that your partner would love.
Choose different assorted foliage plants along with a few blooming ones
as well. I like to make miniature indoor gardens with plants such as
the TETE Daffodil, Blue Hycinth, Hydrangea, African Violet, assorted
ferns, the Angel Vine, and the English Primrose. An orchid mixed in
adds that tropical look. The plant selection is up too you.....You just
want it to be very personal.<br />
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