Terrariums

SUCCULENTS

Succulents are great survivors, some more than others...

Here is my list of the top succulents to use in terrariums.

TALL: 

Donkey Ears

Kalanchoe

MEDIUM HEIGHT: 

Hens and Chicks 

Echeveria 

Minature Aloe 

 
LOW GROWING / TRAILING:

 Sedum Dasyphyllum  

Burros Tail 

String of Pearl 

note:

I generally avoid the succulents with thorns... aka "cactus" just because I don't want to get pricked.  But if you are braver than I...go for it!

tips: 

• As well as survival you will want a variety of height... typically per terrarium I choose maybe one tall plant a few medium sized plants and then a few low growing plants. 
  
• Succulents are also very easy to propogate... So, when you are putting together your terrarium cut off a few pieces and plant them in a different pot for the future.  
  
• A commercial greenhouse will have a better selection, however if you buy your succulents at a Lowes or Home Depot you can save a bunch of money and sometimes you can buy a flat of your favorites!  
  

• Be sure to mix in some bright pops of color with the greenery.
• Before you begin consider your theme 
• Succulents are great for desert themed terrariums.

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february 11th

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Pittsburgh Events

February

Pittsburgh Opera Brown Bag Concert

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• Where: Pittsburgh Opera Headquarter 2425 Liberty Avenue, in the Strip
• When:  Saturday, February 9th, 2013 @ 11:30am
• Cost: Free  

The Moth

http://themoth.org/events?category=25

• Where: The Rex Theater 1602 E Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA
• When:  Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 
•  doors open @ 7:00pm  
• stories begin @ 8:00pm
• Cost:  presale tickets will be available for $10 & $5 tickets at the door

CMU Department of Physics

http://www.pitt.edu/~aobsvtry/lectures.html

• Where:  Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Physics
• When: Friday, February 15th, 2013  
• refreshments @ 7:00pm
•  lecture @ 7:30pm
• Cost: Free but reservations are needed. Please call 412-321-2400

Phippps Conservatory

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• Where: Pittsburgh Opera Headquarter 2425 Liberty Avenue, in the Strip
• When:  Monday, February 25, 2013 @ 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Cost: Free - Jack Buncher Foundation Free Admission Day! 

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DIY for the home

Drop Cloth Curtains

our cat, yellow dog, modeling with the curtains

it has a great texture

cost: $30

time: 1 hour 

Searching for a great new fabric... 

Stop by any hardware store and grab some drop cloth. I have been using this fabric as the sides of my fruit crate pet beds as well as these new curtains. 

This fabric is....

• cotton
• machine washable 
• it adds a great texture to any room
• due to the natural color flaxes in it, it has a real natural feel
• very inexpensive

new year's resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

ORGANIZE, SIMPLIFY & ENJOY LIFE and EACH OTHER

personal

• Be more accepting and supportive
• Have better posture
• Practice meditation on a regular basis
• Mail cards and gifts to loved ones
• Take a long walk at least once a week
• Join a baby and me yoga class
• Improve storage so that everything has its place
• Create physical photos of baby: baby photo album
• Listen to more music

relationship

• Join a yoga class/walk for Mark and I
• Eat at the dinner at the table together
• Attend more cultural events and lectures
• Have dinners out with friends at least once a month

business

• Be more attentive to social media
• Get products into 10 more shops
• Take more time for research and development

         money

• Save money every month for a vacation