For the Love of Succulents

20 Dec 2010 2 Comments

by nadiaqh in Garden Design, Garden Projects, organic gardening, Photography, Succulents, water wise garden Tags: , , , , ,

SUCCULENT LOVE:

These are my favorites this year from other websites, blogs and online stores. A variety of “DIY” Do-it-Yourself sites that show how to make and create these beautiful succulent designs. Simple and elegant, drought tolerant, lush looking and green!

Garden in a Christmas bulb from: floragrubb.com...It looks like these were dropped in and positioned with a long pair of tweezers. Air plant with moss. Nice idea!

Have you ever wondered how to make a Succulent Wreath? Purchasing these beauties can be expensive, but if you can acquire cuttings from a friend or neighbor wreaths can be a very inexpensive and luxurious Do-It-Yourself Project. Square and Heart wreaths look great too.

Shop for wreaths at: http://www.vivaterra.com

Photo credit: prudentbaby.com

Follow these Links to learn How to Make a Succulent Wreaths yourself: DIY!

1.  http://www.marthastewart.com/article/succulent-wreath

2.  http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/12/diy-simple-stunning-living-succulent.html

3. http://www.astorybooklife.com/gardens/living-wreath/

Photo Credit: Debra Lee Baldwin: A beautiful way to plant succulents. This is a bird bath that has been used as a planter. The glass rocks really add a nice whimsical touch.

I’ve had many email requests on how to make succulent bouquets, I found a great website that shares all the specifics! http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2010/02/inspiration-succulents-bouquet-how-to.html

These bouquets could be added to a vase and kept “forever”… or a really long time :)

Got t0 love this one. A small-scale diorama with cactus and toy cars. This could be done with any theme and the creativity would be endless.

photo credit: pottedstore.com

These would all make great gifts for the holidays and throughout the year.

Thanks for visiting my garden blog today.

Stay inspired and enjoy!

http://www.nadiaknows.com

*HOLIDAY GARDEN GIFT IDEAS *

03 Dec 2010 8 Comments

by nadiaqh in Cooking, Flowers, Garden Design, Garden Projects, Living Healthy, Succulents, Vegetable/ Herb Garden Tags: , , ,

There is still plenty of time to make or arrange some easy garden gifts for the holidays. Get creative with supplies by finding containers at resale and antique shops, it will add a nostalgic touch without breaking the bank. Water wise plants make it easy on the ‘gift receiver’ who may not be a green thumb, water only once a week and place in a sun for 4-6 hours per day.

Creative container idea for planting succulents. Check out this Blog and Image from: http://www.faroutflora.com

Vintage Coffee Can Containers for succulents can be found on ebay at very reasonable prices.

Herb infused vinegar and oils.... Many recipes online. I made this one with Rosemary and Thyme in vinegar and olive oil. Make and Store in the refrigerator one week before gift giving.

Spray paint or hand paint wooden stakes, large rocks, bottles, cans, or pots for garden plant markers. Get creative!

 

Make magnets with glass rounds, glue, and garden photos from magazines or cards. Glue a magnet on the back when dry. I found these glass circles at 'Michael's' Craft store.

Garden Flower Magnet: I used printed card stock paper with a clear silicon glue from Home Depot.

*google image* painted rock garden markers. Too Cute!

For the kids in your life... how about some easy to grow seed packets with pots and small garden tools?

Tie up an assortment of seed packets and throw in a pair of gardening gloves and hand cream.

A whole basket of potted succulents and bamboo in small square containers with gift tags ready to give away.

Have you ever wanted to make a mosaic garden pot? I found a great “how to” video online that in just 2 minutes will show you all you need to create  a piece of art. This would be a great project with kids. LINK: HOW TO MAKE A MOSAIC POT!

Google Image for "Mosaic Flower Pot" using glass rounds and small tile pieces.

Mosaic garden pot by: KadeeDesigns.com

WISHING YOU INSPIRATION TO MAKE SOME FUN GARDEN GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (and hoping you can find some time too)

THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY GARDEN BLOG: WWW.NADIAKNOWS.COM

‘ALL I KNOW IS THAT CREATING AND GROWING KEEP ME INSPIRED”

:)

Table Top Succulent Planter

18 Nov 2010 2 Comments

by nadiaqh in Garden Projects, Living Healthy, Succulents Tags: , , ,

This weeks project was creating a succulent planter for my kitchen table. I placed garden charcoal on the bottom of the planter since this heavy stone planter has no drainage holes on the bottom.  The middle layer consists of cactus mix then topped it off with small rocks around each succulent. Adding the candle tea light in the middle created a nice ambiance in the evening time.

 

Table Top Succulent Planter

Than you for visiting my blog today!

♥ Create – Grow – Inspire ♥

Dia De Los Muertos- November 2nd

02 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment

by nadiaqh in organic gardening, Photography, Succulents Tags: , , ,

Dia De Los Muertos: Celebrating the friends and family that have passed on. A day of celebration, prayer and remembrance.

NOVEMBER PLANTING GUIDE: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BEETS – BROCCOLI – BRUSSEL SPROUTS – CABBAGE – CARROTS – CAULIFLOWER – CELERY – COLLARDS – ENDIVE – KALE – KOHL RABI – LETTUCE – LEEKS – ONIONS – PARLSEY – PARSNIP – PEAS – RADISH – RUTABAGA – SPINACH – SWISS CHARD – TURNIPS

- Skull with succulents-

Aeonium Color Variations

29 Oct 2010 1 Comment

by nadiaqh in Garden Design, Photography, Succulents, water wise garden Tags: , , ,

♥Aeoniums are beautiful rosette shaped succulents requiring little water and many cultivars of color to enjoy. They are one of the best succulents for growing in pots! The fleshy leaves can be smooth, hairy or finely ciliated margins. Aeoniums grow well in full sun and in partial shady areas with well-drained soil. This is an easy plant to propagate from stem and leaf cuttings.

Aeonium gomerense- "Kiwi"- Lighter green from full sunlight

Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum (more green than purple because it is in the sunlight most of the day. These turn a dark reddish-purple when in partial shade.

Aeonium gomerense- (in partial shade) leaves are a darker green. The flowers are white when in bloom. I grow these in pots and on my hillside for landscape ground-cover.

Aeonium 'Cyclops'- See how dark purple the leaves are? These are in the shade for half of the day. So beautiful!

Aeonium 'Sunburst' variegated- a nice showy succulent. I grow these on my hillside next to rosemary and birds of paradise.

Family: Crassulaceae

Origin:  Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Canary Islands and Madeira regions.

Genus: Approximately 30 species.

Size: Can be used as a low shrub, single rosette style from 5 cm to 50 cm and larger.

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♥ Create – Grow – Have Fun ♥

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