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 | Oct 3, 2022 | Designs & Ideas, Outdoors, The Fairy's Garden
I’m just tickled by each and every order I get from my grower. I’ve been working with them for well over 20 years and I STILL enjoy opening those boxes and seeing the miniature and dwarf trees and shrubs, looking as wonderful as ever. So, I consider it my... 
by Janit Calvo | Sep 21, 2022 | Indoors
You can create little worlds that are all your own with miniature dish gardening. Don’t Stop Gardening this Winter You don’t have to give up playing with your garden because it’s winter, you just have to adjust the size of your garden! I’m not... 
by Janit Calvo | Sep 15, 2022 | Outdoors, Planting
The Jacqueline Hillier Dwarf Elm is a great anchor tree for the miniature garden bed – you can easily plant under it as it gets older. That is a miniature Blue Planet Spruce in the back, left side. Sedum Angelina to the right and miniature daisies on the right.... 
by Janit Calvo | Aug 2, 2022 | Outdoors
Junipers and Mugo Pines are a perfect choice for summertime conditions – and great for the winter extremes as well. Used as container plants or right in the garden bed, these hardy choices make for less work and more fun in the miniature garden because they can handle... 
by Janit Calvo | Sep 4, 2020 | Garden Basics, The Plants
Tripping through the photo archives: A Miniature Garden from the Northwest Flower and Garden Show Container Display, waaaaaay back in 2004. It was the first year of displaying at this show, followed by 9 more years until the NWFGS rearranged itself and no longer had...