Baptisia

 

Baptisia also known as False Indigo or Wild Indigo is a great addition to any garden. This year I added 'Twilight' and 'Starlight' to my garden. Baptisia can be grown in zones 3-10 and likes full sun. I put mine on a hillside. These plants are amazing. They attract butterflies, are deer resistant and provide winter interest in your garden. These plants are tough as well. They are tolerant to humidity and salt. A great source for these plants is Bluestone Perennials (http://www.bluestoneperennials.com). The price ranges from $10.95 to $14.95.

 

Twilight

 

 

Starlite

 

 

Happy Gardening!!! - The Crafty Gardener

Bring Your Garden Into Your Home Without Plants

I absolutely love gardening but I also love garden decor. I think botanical prints are just amazing to put up on your walls in any room. It does not matter if they are vintage or reproduction, they are all cute. A great place to find some are at http://www.etsy.com/shop/slinkymalinkicat?ref=top_trail or http://www.etsy.com/shop/martin2001?page=4.

Botanical Prints that are on the wall in my living room.

Fun vintage prints that I found at a yard sale, in laundry room.

 Here is an amazing shop on etsy.com, Chocolate Frog, http://www.etsy.com/shop/chocolatefrog?ref=seller_info. Anne Honeyman is from the UK and makes amazing creations by using machine embroidery. These are really amazing.

Who Needs Soil?

 Air plants are so much fun to play around with. They come in all different shapes and sizes. They even bloom! You can put them in any container you would like. Here I found two air plants at a local nursery and put them in a candy dish that I found at a yard sale.





You need to water these little wonders two times a week in the morning. You should put them in a bowl or glass so you can fully submerge them in water. When done, put them in a place so they can fully dry; they will die if left wet for a long period of time. Also, make sure they get plenty of light. They should not be more than 10 feet away from a window.

You can get really creative with these fun plants. Go hunting for some interesting containers and air plants! There is no limit to the amount of combinations you can come up with. These little creations would be perfect gifts for any occasion. They also could be great for a party favor! Have fun!!!
-The Crafty Gardener

I'm a Little Tea Cup

I love, love, love tea cups! I feel like all of them have their own personality. Here I took one that was given to me by a friend and added a Polka Dot plant. Thanks Jen for the cute cup!!!

From Trash to Treasure

My husband is in the process of creating a Ratrod. Because he has been talking about the Junk Yard so much, I decided to play it a visit to see what all the buzz is about! As it turns out, it is AMAZING! I found this metal planter box out in a pile of scrap metal. When I went up to buy it, the man told me I could have it for free!!! FREE!!!! All I had to do was add a liner, some potting soil, and plants! So happy with the results! Thank you, thank you!!!

Miniature Gardens

Miniature Gardens are all the rage right now!!! After seeing an adorable one made out of a bird bath in Better Homes and Gardens, I decided it was time for me to make one myself. Here I took my bird bath and turned it into a miniature garden. I found the miniature furniture at a local nursery.

I was so happy with how it turned out, I decided to make one for inside my house. Here I found a metal house, also a candle holder, an old dish and added some succulents!

I had so much fun making these. You should really try to make one yourself!!!
 -The Crafty Gardener