Want to stop soil from sneaking out of the bottom of the pot when you water your plants?
Line the bottom of the pot with a coffee filter. Brilliant, right? And so simple.
xoxo
Michelle
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Etsy featured shop: Terrarium House
New! I am going to start featuring ETSY Shops now and again that are selling, what I think to be, amazing plants, plant crafts, or anything plant related that needs a spotlight.
What is ETSY?
Etsy is an e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items as well as art and craft supplies. These items cover a wide range including art, photography, clothing, jewelry, edibles, bath & beauty products, quilts, knick-knacks and toys. source
Which shop will be featured first?
Terrarium House
Fresno, CA
What can I find at Terrarium House?
"Tweet Talk". Charming 5.5" glass orb will sit or hang.
Like the Japanese kokedama hanging plant balls - this is a haning fern ball.
Like what you see? Visit Terrarium House !
Sunday, January 29, 2012
OMG, Clever DIY from ETSY!: Light Bulb Terrariums
How-Tuesday: Light Bulb Terrariums from Etsy on Vimeo.
I friggin love ETSY.com so much because I get to space out for hours looking at the amazing crafts of others. Another reason why I love etsy.com is they give away the goods on how to make some of my favorite things like this Light Bulb Terrarium.Sunday, January 22, 2012
The Art of Espalier
An espalier is created by pruning a tree or shrub so that it grows in a single plane. The technique was used to grow grapes in ancient Greece and Rome and was later refined in the walled settlements of medieval Europe. With growing space at a premium, fruit trees were planted against the parapets and pruned flat. South- and west-facing walls heated by the Sun provided a warm microclimate that extended the growing season, giving the fruit more time to ripen. The open pruning allowed lots of sunlight to reach every part of the plant, enhancing fruit color and boosting yields.
Follow this link to a great article on how to espalier at Fine Gardening Magazine. Enjoy! Michelle
Aquaponic Window Farm... I like this idea a lot!
I found this video on Youtube the other day and I became green with envy. I do not have a fish tank but I sure do want one now. Watch the video, and be inspired.
So, What is Aquaponics?
Visit Aqua Ranch online.
Aquaponics (pronounced: /ˈækwəˈpɒnɨks/) is a sustainable food production system that combines a traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. In the aquaculture, effluents accumulate in the water, increasing toxicity for the fish. This water is led to a hydroponic system where the by-products from the aquaculture are filtered out by the plants as vital nutrients, after which the cleansed water is recirculated back to the animals. The term aquaponics is a portmanteau of the terms aquaculture and hydroponic.
The Urban Organic Gardener is moving again....
As you may know, the Urban Organic Gardener used to have a fire escape garden and it was pretty amazing. Then he had to move to L.A. for his job and created a balcony garden which I could relate a little more to. Now, he is moving again. Watch the video to see how this will change his site and how he gardens. Visit his site here. Michelle
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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