Florence Blum
Member since: Nov 02, 2014
Published articles: 120
Shhh. Do you hear that? It is the sound of complete silence. There are no worries to be had, no anxieties to consider, and no tasks to accomplish. The world is a peaceful place to be.Most of us do not...
I do not think I truly understood the power of friendship until I was past my school years, well out of college, and physically separated from many of my friends by distance, as well as life...
When you see the phrase "hens and chicks," do you think of plump birds pecking around the barnyard? You might be right, but in the miniature gardening world, those words have an entirely different...
The sun is shining and the plants are in full bloom. Summer is finally here! This year, I find myself marveling at the deep green leaves on the trees, the crystal-clear water on the lake, and the...
Any design process is assorted with a variety of elements and principles; creating a garden is no peculiar in intricacy than designing the interior of a room or a dress. You need to know what to look...
For me, watching fall foliage change its color to orange, yellow and red during the autumn season is always delightful and surprising. Even though the color transition is quite normal at this time of...
Can you imagine the jingling sleigh bells, chilly snowflakes, and pine-scented wreaths? Have you started playing the holiday tunes on repeat? If you are feeling ready (or almost ready) for the...
The fall season is a special time for miniature gardening. The weather gets a little cooler, the leaves change color, and visions of candy, ghosts, and goblins start dancing in our heads. What better...
A mini pond adds a decorative touch to the landscape of your miniature garden. Building a mini pond is an easy and effective way to use space and to enhance the garden.Let your imagination flow, be...
Quick! Spring break is over, the little ones are busy with school, the holidays have wrapped up, and summer fun has not gotten underway quite yet. Do you know what that means? There is finally some...
When you think of the term "farmhouse," what comes to mind? Maybe your memory races back to time spent on the farm as a child, running up the porch steps and into a big, airy home filled with light...
The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year. The temperature drops, the music on the radio changes, and everything is imbued with the Christmas spirit. There are relatives to...
It’s that time of year again! The American flag is waving downtown and from front porches, fireworks are on sale, and family vacation plans are in full swing. If you have a miniature garden, you may...
When you look at your fairy garden, you might peer down at it from high above, or dig deep into the miniature plants and garden accessories with its borders. Maybe you like to take pictures of your...
How do you choose plant stock for your miniature garden? I typically am not drawn to labels and logos. But when I spy the white containers and leaf logo of Proven Winners®, consistency and high...