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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Winter Gardening



I have heard the pleas, begging, ranting and raving.............

BUT

 the snow is NOT going anywhere at this moment.

So

 I decided to do some winter gardening indoors.





I made a couple of terrariums in several glass containers.






I just love baby tears.



I have kept my house plants simple and easy to care for.
They are to tide me over till I can get outside and work in my gardens.


What about the rest of you gardeners who are stuck inside waiting for the snow to melt.

How do you deal with the frozen green thumb?





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20 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I can't keep houseplants alive. I love all of yours. They look stunning. Hugs, Marty

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Your indoor gardening looks wonderful! Beautiful color!
    be a sweetie and stay warm,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. Blue Ridge Altered ArtJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love these. I have a large cloche style planter "somewhere" in my basement. I will have to dig it out and plant one. I am a florist and always have the dishgarden size plants on hand. Thanks for reminding me. We are getting more nasty weather this week, so this will be a great project. ~~Sherry~~

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  4. FairfieldHouseJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Alaina,

    Love your indoor gardens, especially the baby tears in the old urn. I deal with winter in much the same way. It's amazing how fresh cut floral arrangements, forced bulbs and house plants can lift you out of the winter slump.

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

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  5. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    ...oh-so-lovely!!
    I adore your terrarium gardens ~

    xo, Rosemary

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  6. Fishtail CottageJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Your containers you have a to die for.....i'm never lucky enough to find these pretty goodies! The urn is my favorite of all time! xoxo

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  7. Blondie's JournalJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Your plants look pretty and healthy...I love baby's tears! All of your cloches are wonderful, too. I can never seem to find them for a reasonable price. Happy gardening!;-D

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    The crocus and the bushy one in the urn are my favorites.

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  9. BeckyJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What a nice idea- the glass containers. I may do this with some I have. :)

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  10. JACQUELINEJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I Love your Blog!!! Thank ypu for the beautiful photos...

    Big Hug from switzerland
    Jacqueline ♡

    http://jacquelineswhitehome.blogspot.com/

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  11. Burlap LuxeJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    I love terrariums ...
    I made 8 of them last spring placed them in my shop and they all sold in 3 days :) I never thought the come back of the terrariums would be such a hit :)
    I need to make me one now! yours make me want one of my own.
    Inspiring beauty
    xx
    Dore

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  12. RobynJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Gorgeous houseplants! I love your baby tears too!

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  13. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I am not a gardener...just a garden admirer and your greens are gorgeous even though they are inside!

    Saw the funniest sign yesterday in someone's yard. It read "Snow For Sale"...think they've had enough!!

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  14. JuneJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I just keep reminding myself of the constant backache I will have once Spring is here and I start the clean-up and weeding.LOL! Really though...I spend a lot of my time going over pictures of last years garden paying close attention to plants that need to be move or that look ackward where they are now. I also look through many garden books and mags for new inspiration.

    I love your beautiful little pots of beauty you have everywhere in that gorgeous home of yours. I love how the green pops with all the white!
    hugs to you...

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    very pretty..I've heard that terrariums are popular again and for good reason!

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  16. DawnJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Your little winter gardens are lovely. When it comes to gardens my thumbs might as well be frozen. My mom has a great garden, with many plants she brought back to life after their short stints with me.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Alaina

    I ha going to have to get on google earth or a map or something and just figure out exactly where you are located...you can see the city skyline?? I have got to go update my geography!!!I miss our moments on chit chat!

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  18. JeanneFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    LOVE your plants!! So fabulous! I have been wanting to put plants in a cloche for a few months now - thanks for the reminder. Just gorgeous.

    xo Jeanne.
    http://beeskneesbungalow.blogspot.com/

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Are you ALIVE?

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  20. Contemplating CadieFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I tried that last year and they all got moldy! What am I doing wrong?
    The great news was I never once had to once water them! I just brought them home from the store and put them in the cloche. They stayed damp (too damp!)

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