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Love Shack: Unusual Valentine's Day Presents From Flora Grubb
Local San Francisco gardening powerhouse Flora Grubb, whose San Francisco garden shop is chock-full of amazing plant installations, has some really fun, unusual offerings for Valentine's Day presents in her web shop.
My personal favorite is this hanging plant display, Little Heart Shaped World ($20). Only four inches square, it's nearly small enough to fit around your neck as an avant-garde pendant!
Casa Quickie: Plant Brassicacea For Hearty Winter Vegetables
Even if you live in a somewhat mild Winter climate, there's always the chance of a freeze. Even here in the Bay Area, we've had some freezing temperatures this Winter.
So, if you want to still enjoy some homegrown veg that will withstand the tough temps, look to plants in the Brassicacea family.
Would You Ever Garden in a Bathtub?
I have to admit, I'm a fan of the bathtub flower or vegetable garden — as long as it's done tastefully. I've seen beautifully planted clawfoot tubs that look elegant in the right garden, but I've also seen bathtub planters that look haphazard and tacky. It's all a matter of keeping it pretty, tasteful, and presentable.
Target Acquires Smith & Hawken Brand
Gardeners and decorators have been in mourning since Smith & Hawken closed its doors last June. But there is hope for us yet: Target has acquired the Smith & Hawken brand! Executive Vice President of Merchandising Kathee Tesija says, "We're thrilled to own such an admired and iconic brand.
Cool Idea: Lighting the Dark Garden
I've been pretty bummed about the time change, since it's usually dark by the time I get home from work. This means that any outdoor chores, gardening work, or frolicking with the dogs is done in near pitch black, or lit from sharp, glaring porch lights.
Kathy LaLiberte, director of gardening at my favorite gardening store, Gardeners Supply Company, has come up with a pretty solution to combat the darkness.
Would You Like to Have a Topiary Garden?
I've always been fascinated with topiary gardens. They seem so magical. It amazes me how gardeners create such tailored shapes from something as unruly as trees — and then keep up with trimming them.
Garden Therapy: Plant Garlic For a No-Fuss Crop
Want to get your garden on this Winter, but don't want to spend a lot of time or money? Then garlic is your go-to crop.
In most of the US, now is the ideal time to plant garlic, since the cloves you plant will establish roots before the ground freezes.
Cool Idea: A Car Turned Planter
I stopped by Flora Grubb the other morning to grab some delicious Ritual coffee and to check out the amazing garden store for inspiration and ideas. Before picking up a gorgeous spear-like Sansaveria, I wandered around the gardens, taking in all of the beautiful plants. I was particularly taken with the way Flora Grubb had reimagined this classic car.
Garden Therapy: Preventing Creatures From Eating Fall Bulbs
Ann Whitman, the green goods supervisor at Gardener's Supply, recently offered some advice for preventing squirrels, deer, and other critters from digging up and destroying your Fall bulbs. Check out her tips below.
- Squirrels love to dig in newly disturbed soil, so prevent them from exploring by disguising your newly planted bulbs.
Name This Plant
Those of you who are lucky enough to enjoy a cool-weather gardening season should think about starting some of these seedlings soon. Can you tell me what this plant is called?
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