I am ready to start thinking about planting, how about you? We most likely won’t have a full-fledged garden this year, but I do want to grow a few vegetables and pretty annuals. And definitely some herbs. This planting season I am trying to be a little more organized and …
Wild animals are great, when they stay out in the wild, but when they venture onto your property to scavenge they can cause all kinds of difficulties. Animals like skunks, possums and even wild birds coming to your garden can wreak havoc on your garden, turn over your garbage cans, …
Well, my miniature gardens have (mostly) survived a two-week-long period of no rain, temperatures of 100 degrees, at least two thunderstorms, and re-location to the middle of the yard while the deck is sanded and re-stained! Before dis-assembling the pot stacker and moving all of the pots, I took …
My miniature gardens are taking shape. I found so many plants at Bennett’s Nurseries (see Part 2) that I now have two miniature gardens in 12″ pots, the garden I made at Lynn‘s house, and the tiered garden made with the pot stacker! I’ve really been enjoying this project. This …
Last week in Part 1, I put together my pots and pot stacker, filled the pots and found a few miniature plants at Lowes and Home Depot. The next day I made a trip over to Bennett Nurseries here in Huntsville, Alabama, to see if I could find a …
Since Lynn’s living miniature garden party, I’ve been thinking of creating another garden. A few days ago I found the pot stacker that I bought last year at a craft show from Oakville Ironworks. The pot stacker inspired me to get some pots and make a tiered living miniature …
Earlier this month we had the opportunity to visit my Aunt and Uncle, Sandee and Dean Ostheller, at their home in rural Missouri. Along with a wonderful visit with relatives, I enjoyed two of my favorite things: nature and art. And after 20 years of wishing, I was finally able …
Sidewalk Art Stroll at the Huntsville Botanical Garden April 14, 2012 – It was a beautiful day to stroll the garden and wander through art tents! We saw some old friends and enjoyed seeing some new (to us) art and handcrafts. Children’s Garden The Children’s Garden …
Garden Railway in G-Scale Ever since my friend Lynn McEntire told me about her new venture into living miniature gardening, I’ve been fascinated by the idea. I was delighted to find a living miniature garden in my own city at the Huntsville Botanical Garden! The Garden Railway is located on …