Tag Archives: cacti

Potted Projects …Floral Friday

Posted on May 20, 2022 by swabby429

Someone once said something to the effect that ferns thrive in the forests while cacti dwell in the deserts. Fools will try to plant them in the same container garden. The florists shake their heads and divide their containers with … Continue reading →

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Mini Container Gardens …Floral Friday

Posted on July 9, 2021 by swabby429

The time had come to clean up, repot, and update three small container gardens this week. This is one of my favorite tasks because I enjoy using unorthodox containers and planting configurations. As an extra benefit, visitors to my house … Continue reading →

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Cacti And Succulents …Floral Friday

Posted on July 3, 2020 by swabby429

For the most part, I like to display small plants in proper planters rather than starter pots. It was time to transplant a few out of their plastic pots and into more decorative containers. A small, dark brown USA Pottery … Continue reading →

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Succulent Variations …Floral Friday

Posted on November 8, 2019 by swabby429

If the Planet Mars had a warm atmosphere, I hypothesize that its plant life would consist mostly of succulent-type growth. Meantime, here on Earth, succulent plants and cacti have a beauty that seems other-worldly. They evolved the ability to store … Continue reading →

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Succulent Elements …Floral Friday

Posted on January 27, 2017 by swabby429

Succulents are among the most fascinating plants on Earth.  They have evolved to survive some of the most harsh conditions that Mother Nature can throw at us.  Their varied shapes and sizes make them pleasing to look at and attractive … Continue reading →

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House Plants And Me

Posted on September 18, 2016 by swabby429

The most famous cinematic indoor plant might be the giant man-eating flower in the sci-fi comedy spoof “The Little Shop of Horrors”. The fictional plant was a special crossbred variety between a butterwort and a Venus flytrap. The plant was … Continue reading →

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Some Succulents …Floral Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by swabby429

Succulents and cacti have long been some of my favorite plants.  They’re fascinating because of their ability to thrive in harsh, dry conditions.  I love their shapes because they look so other-worldly.  They work nicely as accent plantings for either … Continue reading →

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