by Janit Calvo | Apr 19, 2023 | Garden Basics
Use Potting Soil For Your Containers: start with organic potting soil with no added fertilizers or polymers (the moisture-retaining stuff.). The above garden was for a display for the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in 2005 called ‘MyOwn State Park.’... 
by Janit Calvo | Mar 2, 2023 | Maintenance
The Loowit Canada Hemlock in spring. The tiny buds look like ornaments. Very sweet. I’ve got my fleece hoodie on, my wool socks and a hat – and I’m inside in my office. It’s March in the PNW, did someone forget to order spring? I’m... 
by Janit Calvo | Jan 20, 2023 | Troubleshooting
We’ve written about them before a number of times. We’ve struggle to find ways to keep them out of our miniature worlds. We’ve scared them. We’ve watch them eating our birdseed. We’ve barked at them alongside the dog. We’ve clapped,... 
by Janit Calvo | Jan 12, 2023 | The Plants, Troubleshooting
The Winter’s Blush is just one of the many perks that growing miniature and dwarf conifers can deliver. When placed along-side the other conifers that don’t change in winter, they are truly spectacular. SEE what’s available in our online store here:... 
by Janit Calvo | Nov 29, 2022 | Garden Basics, Seasonal Ideas
An Indoor Miniature Garden can look like a backyard in summertime which is why it makes a great indoor subject. You get the joy of being around the plants, the fun little “to-do’s” like watering and putzing in the garden, and it’s very fun to... 
by Janit Calvo | Oct 26, 2022 | Troubleshooting
The Halloween Garden from the Gardening in Miniature Prop Shop Book. A project book written for miniature gardeners by a miniature gardener. Photo by Kate Baldwin. Did your plant just die? Did you get distracted for a week and forget to water it? Did it get fried in...