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DIY Gift: How to Create a Succulent Planter

December 23, 2020

Today I want to show you how simple it is to create a succulent planter. It’s no secret that I love succulents. I’ve had a love affair with them for almost thirty years. I suppose it comes from growing up in Southern California. The colors, their ease of growing and the beauty they impart in…

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DIY: Miniature Chicken Garden

January 13, 2017

Oh winter, how do I miss my gardens and hanging outside with my flock as they meander around me. Today, instead of feeling glum, I decided to make a miniature chicken garden. Actually, I got a bit carried away and made a few. Once I got started I could not help myself. As I planted…

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DIY: Cinderella Succulent Topped Pumpkins

October 7, 2016

Last fall, I created the most fantastic succulent topped pumpkin for HGTV Gardens. It was so much fun and I loved seeing how it all came together so easily. This month I’ll be at the Country Living Fair doing a live demonstration on Saturday afternoon to share how simple and easy it is for you…

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Country Living Fair- Ohio 2016

September 19, 2016

This past weekend, I had a fantastic time presenting at the Country Living Fair in Ohio. I shared my love of keeping bees, chickens and gardening with the audience. I also got to meet many of you in person, signing books. For those of you that couldn’t make it, I thought I’d share some of…

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Succulent Tea Party Tablescape

June 10, 2016

I’ve been on the road for the past 2 weeks. I’ve been traveling non-stop but have had such a blast meeting so many of you in person at both the Beekman Boy’s Summer Garden Party and the Country Living Magazine Fair in Rhinebeck, NY. While I was at the Country Living Magazine Fair, I did…

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Plants Speak Volumes

March 22, 2016

Scientists have shown that speaking to plants can be a good thing. Plants respond positively to music, engaging them in conversation, and even touch. A few years ago, an article came out that discussed plant intelligence. I was fascinated. But even if you aren’t a plant scientist, there is something to be learned even by…

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Succulent Arrangement

January 19, 2016

Last week, I took a trip out west to California for filming. I was excited to be back in California close to where I grew up and I was even more excited to be able to connect with a long time online friend, Cindy from The Succulent Perch. With a huge love for succulents and…

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Make a Succulent Wreath

November 14, 2015

I just adore succulents. Today I wanted to show you how to make this succulent wreath. To make a succulent wreath like this, I borrow bits and pieces from larger plants in my garden.Read more

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DIY Teak Succulent Planter

October 27, 2015

As you know, I have confessed before that I have a terrible addiction to succulents. I love all types and find myself collecting them during the summer to integrate into the yard, garden, and landscape. Earlier this season, I was sent this amazing teak carving. It looked like a bowl to me, so I decided…

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Back to School Teacher Gift: You Rule!

August 21, 2015

Nursing my love of succulents and spreading the succulent love. The kids and I recently created this adorable back to school teacher gift planter. As we waded through the aisles of Staples, I could not resist those creative gears from turning. I think this will make a sweet surprise on the first day of school.…

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DIY Gift: How to Create a Succulent Planter

DIY: Miniature Chicken Garden

DIY: Cinderella Succulent Topped Pumpkins

Country Living Fair- Ohio 2016

Succulent Tea Party Tablescape

Plants Speak Volumes

Succulent Arrangement

Make a Succulent Wreath

DIY Teak Succulent Planter

Back to School Teacher Gift: You Rule!

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