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Happy Easter from your friends at The Glass Garden Shoppe!
Posted: April 3rd, 2010 under Announcement - No Comments.
Six Easy Houseplants for Busy People by Teri Wilson
Here are six types of houseplants that can stand a bit of forgetfulness and not die immediately if they miss a watering. All of them will grow in indirect light and tolerate the indoor temperatures most of us live in (55 to 75 degrees). These plants are nearly indestructible and will only suffer from TOO MUCH WATERING.
1) Mother-in-law’s Tongue also known as Snake Plant or Sansevieria. This is a long living plant which is easy to care for. It can tolerate low light, but water it sparingly or it will rot. In the wintertime the plant needs only one or two waterings, depending on the humidity. The variegated types need more sunlight.
2) Spider Plant (Chorophytum Comosum) The Spider Plant seems to be eternally extending itself. It is rare to see one without a number of “babies” attached. Commonly grown in hanging baskets, Spider Plants will reach 2 to 2 and one half feet in width and 2 to 3 feet in length. They can become quite root-bound, so it is wise to repot them every few years. More Spider Plants may be started when the “babies” form roots and can be cut off and planted separately.
3) Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior) As its name implies it can grow under the worst conditions—even outside in deep shade. It prefers low light and grows in a clump. The leaves are pointy and swordlike. If grown indoors it will sometimes flower. A variegated type id available which features white stripes.
4) Dragon Tree (Dracaena Marginata) and Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderian)
Dracaena are often the anchor plant seen in planters on the Main Streets of America. They make very good easy care house plants. The Dragon Tree looks like a small palm and can reach ten feet. The Lucky Bamboo, which is not really a bamboo) also is a fun indoor plant. The like bright light and grow best if allowed to dry out between waterings, but will also tolerate low light. Should you forget to water them, they will spring back when they get a drink. Lucky Bamboo is frequently grown in water, but once it develops large roots it does better if planted in soil.
5) Pothos (Epipremnum) This plant is very easy to grow and very hard to kill. It is a
trailing plant that may grow more than ten feet tall. Pruning Pothos will make it fuller at the base. Cuttings may be rooted to start more plants. The plant prefers to dry out between waterings, but if goes without water too long the leaves will wilt, dry and fall. This plant tolerates all types of light, even florescent office light.
6) Christmas Cactus (Zygocactus or Schlumbergera This is a trailing member of the Cactus family that flowers deep pink or read in early winter. Ignoring this plant seems top make it thrive. It will tolerate low light, but produces more flowers if situated in bright light. If you prune the plant after it flowers it will remain bushy.
If you want your Christmas Cactus to bloom in December, keep it in complete darkness for twelve hours each night, starting in mid-October until buds appear.
An even easier way is to expose the cactus to cool temperatures (50-55 degrees) beginning in November. Put it in the coolest window of your home
Posted: March 28th, 2010 under Announcement, Classes, Plant care - No Comments.
Pansies are here
Need color in your yard? We have Pansies. Lots of differnt colors. Stop by and take a look. You are sure to find something you like. They will brighten up your day!
Posted: March 21st, 2010 under Announcement, Plants - No Comments.
Fruit Trees and Bushes are Here
We have Fruit trees and bushes. Apples, Figs, Peaches and more. We have Grapes, Raspberries, Crannberries, Blueberries and more. We also have natives trees and bushes. Stop by and get your plants now.
Posted: March 21st, 2010 under Announcement, Nursery, Plants, Shrubs, Trees - No Comments.
New Spring Hours
Spring is here and the store has new hours:
Monday – Friday 900am to 6oopm
Saturday 900am to 4oopm
Sunday 1000am to 300pm.
Stop by and take a look!
Posted: March 21st, 2010 under Announcement - No Comments.
New Glass Artist – Kevin Post
Kevin Post was born and raised in Anacortes, Washington. He started his electrical career at a young age of 18 in the Refinery’s of Washington. Since then he has traveled across the United States to join his wife, where they reside in Southern Maryland. He was married in April of 2008 and has two children and one on the way. After many years of hard work Kevin has realized he needed to find a relaxing escape to the hectic ways of life. He has explored many avenues of creativity from the art of motorcycle riding to the art of glass blowing. He has found his personal love of glass blowing through a friend of his in Seattle, Washington. After receiving his own personal kiln for Christmas this past year, Kevin is now found in his own personal glass studio he has built inside his garage in the evening. Kevin finds his glass blowing endeavors relaxing and enjoyable to unwind after a hectic day. He is a relatively private person who keeps to himself with an occasional outing with his wife and children.
Posted: March 21st, 2010 under Announcement, Artist, Glass - No Comments.
New Jewelry Artist – Stella Gregory
Stella is the newest member of The Glass Garden Shoppe artist. Her jewelry debuted this 2009 Christmas season and was well received. We are excited to have her classic jewelry designs on display. I asked Stella to write a few words about how she got started in the jewelry field and this is what she had to say.
“I used to love to quilt, but now… I love making jewelry…
The way I got started was kind of nice. While shopping for quilting supplies I went through to the jewelry department and the beads caught my attention, especially the small chips of coral and malachite.
Wow!
I wanted some jewelry for Christmas and I thought I should try to may my own. I purchased some small gold balls, assorted glass beads, and pearls and got some fishing line. I went home very happy with myself
And I did it! I started threading my beads, one red, one pearl, one green, one gold and one red, one pearl, etc., but that wasn’t what I wanted. I wanted a three (3) strand necklace and some earrings to go with it. So, I asked a friend that knows about jewelry and she helped me.
People really liked my Christmas jewelry and I loved making it. I decided to learn more about beads. I took classes at a local bead boutique and fell deeply in love with beads, semiprecious stones, and what I could do with them.”
Stella has a flair for classic designs and classic color combinations. Her prices are reasonable, too. Stop by the store to view her case and front window display.
Posted: January 26th, 2010 under Announcement, Artist, Jewelry - 2 Comments.
Upcoming Spring Classes
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Jewelry:
Fun with Sea Glass
Wire Wrapping
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Glass:
Using Sea Glass and other materials
Advanced Techniques in Fused Glass
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Gardening
Kids in the Garden Series
Birding 101
Starting a Container Garden
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Posted: January 26th, 2010 under Announcement, Classes - No Comments.
Glass Class Schedule
Intro to Stained Glass, Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Cost $160.00 All inclusive.) The class meets Sunday afternoons for 5 weeks coving safety, design, glass cutting, using copper foil, and soldering. Supplies are provided for the workshop: patterns, glass, foil, soldering, and flux, cutting tools, layout pins, markers and assorted tools necessary for the project. Participants will complete one approximately 8 ½” X 11” project, during the five week period. Class size is limited. Please call for reservation.
Intro to Fused Glass, Starting Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Saturday, February 27 2010 (2 Sessions) (Cost $125.00 All inclusive)
Learn the basics of the warm glass technique using a kiln. Create tiles, bowls and plates using sheet glass, glass stringers, glass rods, frit and paint.
Evening Glass Classes
Intro to Stained Glass Class, Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Cost $160.00 All inclusive.)
Intro to Fused Glass, Starting Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Tuesday, March 2, 2010 (2 Sessions) (Cost $125.00 All inclusive)
Posted: January 26th, 2010 under Announcement, Classes, Warm Glass - No Comments.
Evening Jewelry Class Schedule
Intro to Jewelry, Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Cost $35.00 plus Kit)
Advanced Jewelry, Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Cost $40.00 plus Kit)
Posted: January 26th, 2010 under Announcement, Classes, Jewelry - No Comments.