Pick your glass; pick your plants, play in the dirt, and leave with a new little friend to show everyone. Open the top, smell the rainforest, and be transported.
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Come on down to the Garden Path Studio, 597 Madison at Marshall, on February 14 from 1 to 5 pm – we’re having a party – the Cake Gallery Baketique is going to rock our world! Let’s Be Frank and Yonker’s Smokehouse will be serving great food, and High Cotton Brewery is joining the fun, too! Enjoy the musical stylings of Soriana Wood at 1:00; Joe Mahannah at 1:30; Ben Baker, Luke White, and Jimmy Crosthwait at 3:00 p.m.; Lilien Ploderer and Stephen Kendrick at 4:00
Need something beautiful for your Valentine? Or maybe yourself? Come shop with us all afternoon:
Mosaics, ceramics and paintings from Kristi Duckworth, http://kristiduckworth.com/
Metalworks by Elizabeth (Lizzie) Beard
Terrariums by Nancy Morrow – scroll down for more info and photos!
Jewelry by Meri Maple. Feeling creative? Let Meri help you make something beautiful.
Ceramics and zen chimes by Jimmy Crosthwait – check him out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSBm1VkNcQw
Watercolors and head wreaths by Paulette Regan
Photos by Clyde Jones
Paintings by David Hall
Tire Art by Tad Pierson – ask him about American Dream Safari tours, too! https://www.facebook.com/TadPiersonArt
BUILD YOUR OWN TERRARIUM –
Always wanted to make your own terrarium, but not sure how to do it? Or maybe you’ve tried it already but it just didn’t work? Come learn the art and science behind making a balanced miniature ecosystem, and build your own terry with “The Plant Lady,” Nancy Morrow. You will leave with a little friend who will be happy and healthy for a long time in your home or office. Class fee of $45 in advance ($50 day of event) includes activated carbon/sphagnum/rocks/soil mix (enough to plant up to a one gallon container) and a credit of $10 towards your choice of glassware and plants, plus all the information you need to build and maintain a healthy, long-lasting miniature rainforest. Glass containers of various sizes ($5-$40) and tiny plants including selaginella, hemigraphis, bromeliads, pilea, fittonia, ferns and live moss ($5-$10) will be available for purchase. Bring your own figurines, crystals, or other décor. You are also welcome to bring your own clear glass container, just make sure it is sturdy, with an opening you can easily get your hand through to plant and maintain your miniature garden. Space is limited, so sign up today. Leave a comment here, or send an email to [email protected] reserve a space. For more info, call me at 901-828-3685.
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I’ve been studying on this for a few months, and am ready to do build a Valentine terry. I thought about planting some sort of vine that will fill it and make a green ball, but the setup will be difficult to trim, so most likely a moss tableaux. I have been considering:
A). A tiny game of pickup baseball
B) A red hot crystal blinging lobster. Hmm, this one has a nice ring to it…
C) Something Egyptian?
Any thoughts from faithful readers? My friend Les suggested I use the prizes in the little clear capsules; originally I didn’t go for the idea but it is starting to appeal to me… Decisions, decisions…
When maintaining your terrarium, it’s important to remember some of the simple tips listed below:’
The terrariums all need bright, indirect light; much direct sunlight can overheat the container or burn the plants. Most terrariums will be happy a foot or so from an east window, or in a north window, and they shine like jewels 2-3 feet under fluorescent light.
If your terry has a lid, moisture may cloud the glass. Take the top off and it will clear in a few minutes. You can leave the top off a day or two to let it dry a little to cut down on condensation. Take the top off at least every few days to refresh the air (sniff the air that comes out, it smells like a rainforest).
The open tops will need to be misted every few days and will need watering on occasion, probably every few weeks. Covered terries will lose water if the top does not have a tight seal, and will need watering every few months. The easiest way to tell is that the soil gets lighter and less compact in appearance as it dries out; you may notice the plants getting a little droopy, too, or the moss will look dry.
Use a small container, like a shotglass, and block most of the top with a few fingers, then gently pour all around to cover the surface lightly. You’ll see the water moving through the soil toward the gravel. Slowly add the water in sips so it spreads through the soil rather than flowing straight to the gravel. It is difficult to rehydrate totally dry planting substrate,and you may want to call or email with questions.
Feed with fish emulsion, etc., at ½ strength, only once or twice a year. Eventually you may have to trim some leaves to keep things under control. Avoid putting food on any moss if possible. It’s not really complicated, but you have to pay attention – there are a lot of living things in there depending on your help. Please call or e-mail me with any questions. I sell plants because they bring me much joy and peace, and I want to share this with others. Nancy Morrow, 991-828-3685 or [email protected]