by Janit Calvo | Sep 8, 2023 | Connecting
Having a “little” fun with our wildlife cameras in our miniature garden – or in this case, in our miniature pond. Check out this cheeky critter! SEE another video that shows more of our in-ground mini and fairy garden projects, here. If you want to... 
by Janit Calvo | Sep 1, 2023 | Connecting
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding hobby that’s also good for your health, easy to do and allows you a place to escape whenever you need it? Well, look no further than miniature gardening! Miniature gardening is a lot like regular gardening, but on a much... 
by Janit Calvo | May 14, 2023 | Connecting, Seasonal Ideas
When life gives you lemons… A messed-up gift idea that didn’t pan-out forced me to get more creative that usual for this Mother’s Day. My present couldn’t be shipped Internationally which, being from Toronto, always makes me roll my eyes and laugh. It’s just Canada!... 
by Janit Calvo | Sep 13, 2022 | About Janit Calvo, Connecting
I received an unusual amount of kudos from this letter that I wrote to my Mini Garden Gazette subscribers the day Queen Elizabeth II passed away so I thought to included it on my blog. I know the Queen means different things to different cultures but, for this... 
by Janit Calvo | Aug 24, 2022 | Connecting, Designs & Ideas
It is Independence Day in Ukraine today, so we thought to highlight our Miniature Peace Flag Campaign to help the relief effort for our fellow brothers and sisters in harm’s way. We know it’s not much, but we were inspired by the Dalai Lama quote:... 
by Janit Calvo | Aug 18, 2022 | Connecting
It was 2006 when I got the call from the USDA. Needless to say, being “a tad worried” was an understatement. I mean, really, what in the world did the USDA want with me, a budding entrepreneur just getting ready for her first big garden show-gig? And, I...