Today is the last day of February, in a leap year no less. I can't believe the first two months of 2012 have flown by so fast! We normally have the furnace on late October to mid-April but this past winter has been extremely mild to a fault. Just last week a couple of farmers were talking in the local ER waiting room about the lack of cold weather, specifically a hard freeze. One said that
Craft: 15 Interesting ideas to display Bird Cages!
Because of its unique shape bird cages can be used to hold just about anything!! Candles, flowers, little potted plants, art, jewelry and so much more! They add an old world charm, a chic style quotient to any space. You will surely be inspired to look for your own bird cage soon ;)
Pothos (Epipremnum)
Pothos (Epipremnum) is a beautiful, low maintenance house plant that with white or yellow variegated leaves, or the leaves can be solid green. It is commonly called devil's ivy or variegated philodendron. My pothos is about 10 years old. It grew nicely until we moved to our last house where no plants wanted to grow indoors. I struggled for 4 years to keep him alive and I do mean struggle.
Two New Gardening Finds
This is a wonderful time of the year when a wide range of new gardening finds make their way onto the store shelves. I have been buying seeds since they first appeared on the shelves a couple of weeks ago.
As a Canadian home gardener I tend to support Canadian plant and seed growers. While this helps to keep other Canadians employed, there is the practical side to it as well. Bringing back
COLOR.....Are you in?
Everywhere we look...........fabrics
A favorite.......the British Morris Minor. Remember turquoise cars? Well, even turquoise appliances?
I'm wondering if that would ever return? That I would ignore!
Would you go this far?
Fashion is easy.......Tiring of my basic black, I welcome a wardrobe switch
You could enter slowly with a signature piece for "pop"
Or total immersion
Nature in particular is a huge source of inspiration
creeping thyme and grass checkerboard
Are you in?
Happy Weekend, enjoy the Oscars!
xo
Debra
Repotting Houseplants and Starting Seeds
It's that time of year! Spring is just around the corner and with our ADLF quickly approaching it is time to start seeds. I have been busy repotting all of my houseplants into self-watering pots. I really do like the pots! The larger self-watering pots for the floor plants are only $7.47 at Wal-Mart which is rather inexpensive compared to some of the regular pots that size (12 - inch). I
Talk to Your Plants
Years ago as a newlywed way back when terrariums were all in vogue there was a movement encouraging talking to your plants to stimulate healthy growth. Some likely thought that this idea was a sure sign of an unhinged gardener heading to the confines of a padded cell but you know talking to plants has a lot of merits. I talk to my plants even name some of them. The benefits of talking to
Easter Decorations : 12 Gorgeous table setting Ideas!
Here are lovely table setting ideas perfect for Easter lunch and gathering. Egg tree, pretty centerpieces and Easter decorations to create stunning table scapes!