by Janit Calvo | Nov 7, 2022 | D.I.Y. Projects
Tired of those silly election polls? It’s time for some relief here. Some escape. Some respite. So… We’ve made our own poles. And, the results are in: they are a LOT more fun to dote on. Really. It’s kinda like one of our mottos, Grow Your Own...
by Janit Calvo | Apr 20, 2022 | Designs & Ideas, Mini Garden Art
As soon as I opened the box, I knew she was perfect. A miniature Gaia, or Earth Goddess, sat staring at me in all her splendor. Such a peaceful face on a sculpture full of details and meaning. Of course, being painted green, she had me at hello. Lol! So, I went out to...
by Janit Calvo | Jun 6, 2014 | Archives
Remember the Seahawk Garden Shed? This is the same one dolled-up for the big Sorticulture Garden & Art Show on this weekend. ARCHIVES – Great venue, great artists and great plants from local growers can be found at Sorticulture this weekend. Everett Parks...
by Janit Calvo | Apr 12, 2012 | Designs & Ideas, Indoors, Patios & Paths
Miniature Gardens by Elena of Nikosia, Cyprus. A small island off the coast of Turkey, almost directly on the other side of the world from where I am, here in Seattle, Washington, USA. UPDATED – 3-2022 -This photo essay of miniature gardens created by Elena of...
by Janit Calvo | Jul 23, 2010 | Connecting, Garden Basics
Don’t Wait for the Seasons to Have a Reason So, it’s late July and you’re a gardener. The vegetable garden is doing well, the flowers are blooming and looking wonderful, the weeding is done. You’ve filled all the spots in the garden bed that you can and there is...