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Terrarium Do’s & Dont’s Nov. 3 at Urban Earth

Come see me 1:00 pm on Saturday November 3 at Urban Earth and learn how to make a gorgeous terrarium that will live for years.  I’ll also have some plants and soil kits available for sale, and Greg has all kinds of great bedding plants, shrubs, decor, and etc., so stop by to see us.

Urban Earth is located at 80 Flicker Street, just north of Union off Hollywood Street.

No charge for the seminar; space is limited so be there early for a seat!  Call me at 901-828-3685 with any questions.

See you there!  Nancy

 

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Remember to Come to My Exhibit Opening Sunday April 8!,

Join us at the Gallery Ten Ninety-One for the opening of our show this coming Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at 7151 Cherry Farms Road just south of I-40 at Whitten Road at The WKNO studios. Paintings, pottery and mosaics by Kristi Duckworth. Terrariums by Nancy Morrow. Show runs Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm April 2-27. Call 901-828-3685 for more information or send a message below.

Carnivorous Sundew plants and tillandsia bulbs, fossils and mosses all add up to a landscape from another planet!

     Here’s my first attempt at an artist’s bio:

     Plants are sentient, mysterious creatures from another kingdom, who will communicate with us if we can be still and pay attention. Building these Green Mansions is a long process, akin to writing poetry, I think. The colors and textures, as well as growth habits and tendencies of the plants are the palette with which I can construct the bones of a design to grow and change for years to come. I propagate many of the plants I use which gives me the time to get to know them individually, and imagine the container and companions that would be best with them.

     The terrariums on exhibit range in age from 2 months to 4 years. They are similar to bonsai, with the plants kept in check with careful trimming. Some of the plants are miniature or very slow growing, needing no trimming. Others can be aggressive, resulting in a design that will be much more fluid over the years as the plants compete for resources and are shaped by my hand. You can see more about this on my website, or give me a call.

     I open my studio to teach people about the art and science of building and maintaining terrariums, kokedama, and bonsai. In addition, I consult with people who want to learn about house plants and gardening in their own homes or offices, usually in half day sessions, and enjoy sharing my love for our green companions with people who have never considered or understood how to appreciate their beauty and life force. My students learn basic considerations for selecting plants for a particular space, and technical skills on handling, transplanting, watering, etc. which, once learned, open up the world of plants for most people to explore and enjoy.

Nancy Morrow
901-828-3685

 


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Lots of info at greenmansionsmemphis.com

 

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Green Lights and Lifelines at Gallery Ten Ninety-One April 2-27, 2018

I’m showing (and selling)  my new creations this month at Gallery Ten Ninety-One, located at the gorgeous WKNO tv and radio studios!  It’s at 7151 Cherry Farms Road, just south of I40 at the Whitten Road Exit.

Show of my terrariums along with pottery, mosaics, and paintings by Kristi Duckworth runs Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm April 2-30.

Come see me at the opening reception on Sunday April 8, 2018, from 2 to 4 pm to learn more about these exotic tiny worlds under glass so you can select the Green Mansion that makes you smile.  It will brighten your days for many years.

Call 901-828-3685 for more information or send a message below.  Here’s a few of the pieces we are exhibiting:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Happy Mother’s Day Plant People!

This is the first post on my newly revamped website.  Thanks, Rod Kirby, for your patience and diligent help in getting me up and running in time for Mom Shopping!

imageMom like birds?  This secret moss bowl, with a magpie on top, and a little red hen inside, nestled in a bed of soft, growing moss, may be just the ticket at $45.image

 

 

 

 

 

 

imageOr something a little more dazzling?  This ten inch tulip vase is more than a year old, with a beautiful espicia that blooms under very low light conditions.  Little Dorothy is filled with crystals, geodes, and more to form an impish wonderland, and will grow to fill this container in a year or so if not kept trimmed.  $125

 

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Or, best of all, book an afternoon Build a Terry party for mom and a crew to get their hands in the dirt and make their own living art to enjoy for years to come.  Pricing for parties vary based on materials chosen for customizing, but basic 8 inch bowl and three basic plants is $75 per person, minimum of two and maximum of five people.  Bring your own wine …

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