Thursday, April 19, 2012

MMT

www.marcandangel.com/2010/12/27/101-short-stories-that-will-leave-you-smiling-crying-and-thinking/


Today, in the cutest voice, my 8-year-old daughter asked me to start recycling. I chuckled and asked, “Why?” She replied, “So you can help me save the planet.” I chuckled again and asked, “And why do you want to save the planet?” “Because that’s where I keep all my stuff,” she said.

What I'm growing these days

These are all things I'm growing from seed.  I keep having problems w/grey mold.  This is my own fault.  It's still a bit cold so I have to remember to get some air movement.

Lychnis 'Burning Love', Morning Glory, Sweet Marjoram, Alyssum 'Carpet of Snow', Squill, Cottage Garden Mix, Amaryllis, Lily 'BlackJack', Venus Fly Trap, Common Milkweed.

The Venus Fly Trap and Milkweed have not yet germinated, amaryllis and squill are nothing but foliage, everything else has germinated.  I wish I had places to put it all.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Recycled Gardening

I never seem to have much money.  I'm also just cheap.  I hate buying things when I can make something cheaper and weirder.  Here are a few pictures, ideas I thought were pretty cool!

Planters

Coffee cans
Maybe it is because they are such a happy colour against a brick wall, but I loooove these!

Simply poke holes in the bottom for drainage, scuff up the can with sandpaper and paint with a metal paint.


Outgrown rain boots.
These are very colourful, cheerful, and a good way to recycle worn and and outgrown boots.
Just add holes, dirt and hang.




These, I just think are funny/clever

Decor

Glass Chandelier
WantWantWantWant!!  This one is made with glass yogurt bottles, beaded chain and a circular cooling rack.  It looks like you tie the chain to the jars then to the rack.  Add super fine pebbles and tea lights.




Mirrors
This is really a nice touch.  Mirrors can make any garden (or room) appear larger.  Perhaps you should add a ledge to them so birds can admire themselves.



Piano keys
I added this because my fiance is a music nerd.  :)

Friday, April 6, 2012

DCTC Plant Sale!!


Dakota County's horticultural club HortWorx  is having their annual plant sale.  This is a non-profit school organization and all proceeds go back into the program.  This money helps us pay for supplies, scholarships, upgrades, and more.  We are now the only school in the nation with 5 different types of irrigation!


  • Annuals
  • Hanging baskets
  • Mixed annual containers
  • Herb gardens
  • Tomatoes
Visit with students and faculty who'll be available to help you with plant selection, and answer your gardening and landscape questions. Beautifying your world never felt so good!