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 | Sep 20, 2019 | Maintenance
This miniature garden lives in Grandview, Washington. The clients wanted a garden for part shade, hardy, asymmetrical and with a pond. They loved it! The most powerful miniature garden images come from gardens that have been growing and weaving together for years. A...
by Janit Calvo | Apr 5, 2019 | Maintenance
Preparing for spring, one of our many favorite times of year in the miniature garden. Check out TwoGreenThumbs.com for all your miniature garden plants, trees and quality accessories! The big tree is the Jacquelline Hillier Elm. ~ On the to-do list this spring from...
by Janit Calvo | Jun 22, 2018 | Maintenance, Troubleshooting
From the Archives: July 4th in the Miniature Garden Whoa Nelly! Heatwaves in June? I normally don’t talk about these dry topics until mid summer but here are some tips for keeping your miniature garden, and your full-sized garden, healthy during heat waves. You...
by Janit Calvo | Mar 27, 2017 | Maintenance
Have you visited out other website yet? It’s the HOME of miniature gardening! And a hub for all our work throughout the Internet, we’ve been online since 2004. Check it out at MiniatureGarden.com! ~ Happy, happy Spring! You just can’t beat the first...
by Janit Calvo | Sep 25, 2015 | Maintenance
Brrr! Our miniature plants and trees do far better in the snow and freezing weather than I do! This was from the 2 week-winter that crippled Seattle for almost 2 weeks in 2008. Here is a quick round-up of winterizing garden tips for your in-ground miniature gardens...