Well as you all know, we have been far from enjoying the
spring weather typical of this time of year. Even out here at the greenhouse we
are feeling a little dejected over it. But there is something that would
undoubtedly cheer us all up… seeing your shining face at our door! That’s
right, despite this gloomy weather, we will be officially opening our doors on
Monday the 1st of April! We will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday
through Saturday.
With that in mind, I thought I’d take a moment to show off a
few of my favorite new products we have in store.
The first one is a shout-out to all the pinterest obsessed
out there (myself included). I’m sure you have all noticed the endless pins
dedicated to succulents. They are literally everywhere; in wreaths, wedding
bouquets, even corks?!
And they are here at the greenhouse 
Succulents are so gorgeous in their understated complexity. These
hardy little plants are finally getting the recognition they deserve, and I
imagine they will fly off the shelves.
→ A side note for you plant killers,
succulents are incredibly hardy plants that can withstand immense amounts of
torture, so don’t be afraid by their delicate appearance, this might just be
the plant family for you.
Next on my list of favorite items is this rain water
collectors:
Finally the conservation wave is catching on, and conserving
rain water is a great way to get involved! And even if conservation isn't your
thing, I think this is something every green-thumb can appreciate since we all
know what it’s like to see our water bill spike in the summer months. My
favorite rain collecting option is the recycled wine barrel. I love the rustic,
yet chic vibe it gives off. But if you
prefer something a little more streamline, there are plastic options available
too.
And finally, an accessory every woman needs, a fabulous
purse!
These moss-covered purses are so awesome. In the following
pictures I have illustrated just a few of the ideas that came to mind when I
first got my hands on them.
My table-scape was created with 2 of the moss purses, a few river
stones, some tea lights, and a potted orchid. Not bad for a snowy day…
This next picture has a few silk flowers in it for those of
you who want an arrangement that is care-free and colorful all year round.
And finally, in the last picture I have planted pansies and
begonias in a few purses. While they may not look like much now, give ‘em a
month or so and they will reveal a bounty rivaled only by the purse belonging
to the mother of a two-year-old…
So now you've seen a preview of my favorite new items,
hopefully it has enticed you enough to brave the cold weather. Will we see you
April 1st?
Also, as of now the almighty weatherman is forecasting a
beautiful Easter weekend for us… Regardless of what Mother Nature dictates, we
would like to wish you a very Happy Easter!
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