Here are some of the little jewels I’ve been working on this year. Come meet them at my Open House on December 17, from noon to 4 pm, at 700 North Belvedere. Call me at 901-828-3685 with any questions. Ya’ll come!
Nancy
Tag: Tropical Plants
It’s that time again, what with the cold and gray of winter descending on us, to get a little green to brighten your home or office. Terrariums are great gifts for anyone who likes nature (and, really, who doesn’t like nature?) and particularly for us urban dwellers, with no space or time to garden.
Come see me Sunday December 18, from noon to four pm, and I’ll help you pick just the right creation, whether simple and low maintenance for the novice, or more elaborate for a plant enthusiast to trim and train.
Seeking something truly unique? Think kokedama!
And that’s not all! Alisa Botto will be here with some photos from her Suburban Skies series, and they’re fabulous!
I’ll be cooking some nibbles, too, and hope you can come share some holiday cheer. Check it all out below, send me a message, or call me at 901-828-3685 for more information. Ya’ll Come!
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Kokedama for Elegant Greenery All Winter
Creeping ficus
Kokedama are a form of bonsai, and make an elegant, unusual display for plant enthusiasts. The soil mix for the root ball is long fiber sphagnum moss, a special soil mix, and potters clay. It is covered in live moss, then wrapped securely with waxed thread. Put them where they will get bright morning light, or dappled afternoon sunshine. Try to heavily mist the moss every day for best results, and soak the root ball every week or so. Wait till you can feel it becoming lightweight, then soak thoroughly till it draws water all the way to the top. Don’t let it stay saturated, it will suffocate.
The base price of $50 includes the gravel, activated carbon, sphagnum moss, and my special soil mix designed for use in terrariums, plus detailed instructions and information from the Memphis Plant Lady herself, who will always be available to answer any questions you may have as your little green friend grows and changes. I have some very nice plastic bowls, about 8 inches in diameter, that can be included in the base fee, but glass is much more elegant.
Workshops will be conducted in my studio at 700 North Belvedere in Midtown Memphis on
Saturday September 24, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday September 25, 2016,
at 12:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.
Here’s how it works:
I collect and propagate miniature exotic tropical plants suitable for low light and high humidity conditions, for use in my living art creations, and my mini-greenhouses are popping their tops with an abundance of extras, so I’m having a build your own workshop to share the largesse. If you want to learn the art and science of designing, building, and maintaining these miniature rainforests from an expert, don’t miss this opportunity.
I’ll show you how to customize the terrarium to suit your space and taste by your choice of glassware, plants, and accessories.
Plants cost $5 to $15 each (most are $5 but for the true collector I have a few rare gems I can share).
I suggest you buy your own glass in advance for better price and selection. I’ll have a limited variety of sizes and shapes of glassware on hand, from $10 to $60 or so dollars. Make sure the glass is clear, no ripples or waves, and that you can get your hand easily through the opening; it should be at least 10 inches deep; it must be watertight; remember it will be much heavier going home, so not too big.
Accessories are things like geodes and crystals, petrified wood, fairies or dinosaurs. Again, bring your own to make it just how you want it, or buy some from my huge stash of little interesting things. No metal or plaster items are suitable.
You can make more than one; an additional charge for the planting substrates may apply. Send me a message at the link below or call me at 901-828-3685. Hope to see you there! Nancy Morrow
Space is limited to 4 people for each workshop, so sign up today, then go buy a cool glass container and come have fun playing in the dirt with us.
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