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 Terrarium: A MARvelous Glass Garden
Originally known as a “Wardian Case”, terrariums have been around for about one hundred years. I had my first terrarium when I as eight years old in second grade. We grew beans in cotton in glass jars. It was exciting back then to watch things grow, particularly without dirt. Today, I get a lot of enjoyment from my terrariums as they are intriguing to guests who always find them interesting and beautiful. When they find out how little care is required, they immediately want one.
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Winter Delight Narcissus
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Holiday Wreaths
A wreath represents warmth and cheer on your front door that are just a knock away. |
Tricks and Treats
Halloween is arguably the most paradoxical of American Holidays despite its ever-increasing
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Lost in Time
Over the years, I've come to understand that the material things we enjoy in this lifetime
are never truly ours. We simply take care of them for the time that they are in our
possession... |
Pom Poms by Mar
Growing up, I spent many hours in the skating rink. I recall that in those
days, young gentleman would purchase ones’ date, the classic pom poms sometimes
with a bell. |
Hearth Candelabra
Look at me I'm building things! Recently I had my "can-do guy" Steve from Farmington, Connecticut on the show building a Hearth Candelabra. |
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Making Honeycomb Beeswax Candles
I love this project, and you too will see just how simple and fun this project is to do. The items you will need for this are easily available. |
Which Way Does the Wind Blow?
Weather vanes add so much interest to the total look of a house. Originally designed to show wind direction, today they are purely decorative. |
Something Old is Something New
After buying my house, one of the first things I needed to do was to hunt for some antique shutters for my house and garden studio. |
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Cheap & Chic Orchids
I love to visit Home Depot, Trader Joes and other inexpensive places for orchids and other plants to
repot in my Garden Studio. |
Tricks and Treats
Halloween is arguably the most paradoxical of American Holidays despite its ever-increasing popularity. |
MAR-velous Moss Balls -
I enjoy adding interest and new textures to my home with things that
are natural and speak of the garden. |
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Preparing a Rose Display
Usually when given roses, our first reaction is to put them in a vase with water... |
The Pleasures of a Potting Shed
One of the earliest illustrations of a potting shed structure appeared late in the 1600’s. |
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