al’s windowsill garden — reap what ya sow
I motivated myself to plant some seeds a few weeks back. Being a space challenged urban dweller, I found this cute little mini greenhouse at the local hardware store. Home Depot has one called stackable windowsill greenhouse for $7. Great for small spaces. I didn’t get to fussy about what to plant. I chose an assortment of seeds and started the process. Last week, I transplanted some of them into pots and water bottles. They’re spattered on my windowsills. Hopefully in a few weeks I can take what is thriving up to the country and put them into the ground. If my green thumb holds up, I’ll keep you posted. -Allison R.
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blooming plants for mom
Still trying to decide what to give Mom for her special day (May 13)? One of our favorite gift ideas — for any occasion — is a flowering plant. They always last longer than cut flowers, and if Mom likes, she has the option for transplanting it to her outdoor garden, where she’ll be able to think of you every time she smells the lavender, mees, hydrangea or tulips. Here’s the best of the bunch we’ve seen in all the many Mom’s Day gift guides out there now.
We love Hydrangea and this plant from Smith & Hawkin comes in glazed terra cotta plant from Portugal. $70 at smithandhawken.com.
Real Simple magazine put a Calyx & Corolla Dutch Tulip Plant in their best bouquets online list last year. We like this new Spring Dutch Tulip Plant with its chic plaid ribbon. $40 at calyxandcorolla.com.
Over at Red Envelope, they have a bunch of well packaged plants, but this lavender plant is not only lovely, it is fresh and uplifting. Perfect for a stressed out Mom! $50 at redenvelope.com.
This Mees plant from Windowbox.com come in a glavinized champagne bucket. They last three weeks inside before moving to the garden. Give them lots of sunshine! $25 at windowbox.com.
more help? erin's sick succulent, part two
Here’s an update from Erin, who wrote in about a month and a half ago about her sad succulent. We (and you) decided she had overwatered it, and now she’s wondering what happens next. Any more advice?
My plant hasn’t had any water for weeks now…..I was wondering about the leaves on the bottom. They are a little darker in certain areas and I am unsure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Also will the stem ever have regrowth??? If there’s any advice — I am looking for some tips on how to help revive this little guy. Thanks for your time. I look forward to seeing the your comments. — Erin
more help? erin’s sick succulent, part two
Here’s an update from Erin, who wrote in about a month and a half ago about her sad succulent. We (and you) decided she had overwatered it, and now she’s wondering what happens next. Any more advice?
My plant hasn’t had any water for weeks now…..I was wondering about the leaves on the bottom. They are a little darker in certain areas and I am unsure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Also will the stem ever have regrowth??? If there’s any advice — I am looking for some tips on how to help revive this little guy. Thanks for your time. I look forward to seeing the your comments. — Erin
garden inspiration from anthropologie's windows
I was walking by the Anthropologie store near my office in Rockefeller Center the other day and fell in love with this garden display in the window. Such a simple idea — a vintage wagon filled with a hodge podge of pots and plants. Even urban dwellers with the tiniest of outdoor spaces may be able to pull this one off. Here’s a cart I like on eBay — it’s actually an antique serving cart — that has two layers and would work well. Feel free to steal this idea! — Angela M.
