Container Gardening: Houseplants
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Geranium Cuttings Will Bloom When Grown In Water!
While I do realize that this photograph is a bit vague, I took it quickly to share with you the amazing discovery that geranium cuttings grown in water produce flowers. Amazing, right? This cutting is actually a pillar geranium so it has a not only a very long stem, but its flowers form on long stems as well, which is truly lovely. So, if you travel a lot or tind that watering plants just doesn’t suit you, consider growing some plants in water, and add geraniums to that list. What other plants can one grow in water? PLEASE NOTE: I just realized that I wrote hydrangea instead of geranium on…
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Kitchen Scraps Gardening: Grow Your Own Beet Greens
Aren’t these beet greens just gorgeous? I grew them myself, on my kitchen table, from scraps that would ordinarily be tossed….gotta love it! You can grow your own beet greens to make a lovely Spring centerpiece, or to actually eat, when they get a bit bigger that is. Either way, kitchen scrap gardening is so much fun and certainly a great activity to do with the kids. Enjoy some beets, I recommend oven roasted for the best taste, and save the tops for this project that will have you smiling from ear to ear…….and this sure beats moving to someplace with an actual garden to satisfy that desire to grow…
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Brighten Up Winter With Kalanchoe In Bloom!
Ahhhhh, gorgeous kalanchoe in pink, red and coral are just the thing to brighten up winter right about now! Thanks to Ikea, where these little pots were just 9 shekels each (plants are expensive here in Israel, very annoying since they are grown here and Israel is a world expert is such things) so I couldn’t resist. Outside on our blue tile Moroccan table (more about that another day) they look just as cheerful as can be, and at some point I will have to actually plant them in a larger pot, but for now I have them sitting in a bonsai pot, and the plants are full enough to…
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How To Make A Houseplant From A Pineapple Top
Isn’t my pineapple top plant looking just great? It truly is exciting to see something that you make from kitchen scraps grow into a really nice looking plant…….a plant that would never have graced this planet if we’d tossed those precious pineapple tops! And the fun part is, they really do grow, and sometimes quite quickly, or with dramatic growth spurts. So bring some of that trendy pineapple themed home decor into your home with a home grown pineapple plant. It is so simple you’ll have a grove in no time……well if you have the space that is! Oh, and of course don’t forget to buy the pineapples with tops…
- Container Gardening: Houseplants, Holiday: Succah Decor, Sukkah Decorations, Tabletop Decorations, Wedding Decorations
Staghorn Fern Centerpiece Is Perfect In The Succah!
Today is the last day of Succot, sorry to say, and I’ve been working hard to photograph my succah, as well as keeping the family fed and happy, and preparing for the next holiday, Simchat Torah, in which we actually leave our succahs, come into our disorganized homes and celebrate the Torah, like in a big way, with lots of dancing and singing. Lest I digress, I just wanted to share wtih you my all time favorite centerpiece, a staghorn fern! I’ve been using this very staghorn fern, planted in soil, on my dining room table since Shavuot, namely in May, and I still love it. I’ll admit, when I…
- Container Gardening: Houseplants, Crafts: Using Fruits and Vegetables, Tabletop Decorations, Wedding Decorations
DIY Pineapple Top Plant In Just MInutes Makes A Great Summer Centerpiece!
Pineapples are a motif that is all the rage right now, so why not go all the way and make some real plants from pineapple tops. It only takes a few minutes and you also get to enjoy the pineapple, a healthy way to add sweets to your next party. Truthfully pineapple top plants would make great party centerpieces, especially since you can then make platters of fresh pineapple to serve, and you can let guests take them home as party favors. What can I say, I'm just crazy about this idea, and was so thrilled when my husband brought home a pineapple whose top was in good condition…….not to…
