Prettiest chook house ever
Regularly in the habit of turning boring lawns into sustainable microfarms, the clever girls at Star Apple Edible Gardens have come up with this novel idea for a pre-fab chicken coop complete with...
View ArticleSucculent wreath
I made this succulent wreath for a magazine shoot a few years back. Unlike fresh flowers, you can make this well in advance because succulents pretty much last forever (provided you give them the...
View ArticleSucculent roof for dog house
I love this green-roofed dog house, which features over at Sky Gardens. If I had a dog I would build one myself. Perhaps I could make one for the cat instead. Here, the handsome Finn and Cooper pose...
View ArticleDIY: Cute bird feeder
Build a sheltered bird cafe to keep your feathered friends satisfied during the winter months. This cute DIY bird feeder, complete with succulent roof, featured in NZ Gardener magazine last year –...
View ArticleSucculent balls for indoors
Here’s a new take on indoor gardening. Succulent balls as houseplants. There’s no reason why you couldn’t replicate these fabulous orbs yourself, although watering might be tricky. Your best option...
View ArticleTasty table centrepiece
This adorable table display features edibles (pomegranates, cherry tomatoes, grapes, chilli peppers, crab apples and dates among others), a few flowers and succulents — all packed into rustic-looking...
View ArticlePlant Now: Succulents
Ahhh. I do love succulents. In the garden and in the vase. I used to think they were pretty common, but I revised my thinking when I discovered the trend for putting them in bouquets. They simply make...
View ArticleYarn pockets
International Yarn Bombing Day was held on June 11th last year. What’s IYBD you ask? “It’s an art craze cooked up by a bunch of ladies ’round the world who like to wrap things in yarn,” says...
View ArticleSucculents on pedestal
Got an old floor lamp that’s surplus to requirements? At least for its intended purpose. Turn it into a plant container. Here, the lamp shade has been removed and a lined basket filled with soil set in...
View ArticleSucculent succulents
Regular readers will know that I’m a big fan of succulents in bouquets, their plump leaves often forming a rose-like bloom. And if you’re whipping up your own wedding bouquet – or just need a sure bet...
View ArticleSuper duper succulents
I adore succulents (we know that already) because these colourful plants are just so versatile. They look great in bouquets and vases and they make very cute table centrepieces. There’s not much work...
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