Terrariums are glass containers for growing plants. As more and more people discover how fun and easy it is to grow succulents, growing them in terrariums is gaining popularity. Succulents are plants that have water-filled, juicy leaves and grow in low-water conditions. sedums, sansevieria and aloe are some of the common ones. Succulent Terrariums are […]
If you’ve read part one of my abstract orchid drawing tutorial, you know how I was inspired by reaction to my drawing to share my technique. As I was filming it, I realized that not all viewers would have the material or the inclination to try my method, so I decided to come up with […]
The long Canadian winters can take a toll on my soul so when I need a reminder that Spring is around the corner, I get a few branches of Forsythia to bloom. In this particular case, since I got twice as much fun out of them as I drew them too! While the buds on […]
Sketches are the first step in creating artwork and give you a chance to work out a lot of the details. They can become quite messy, but when you are ready to move to your final drawing paper, it’s important to be able to transfer the details you want in a clean way. In this […]
Welcome to this post about a very interesting drawing technique I want to share with you. I recently entered two very different drawings into an orchid show’s art section, and surprisingly, the one that created the most buzz was the fun, abstract one I drew at the last minute! So many people wanted to know […]
Woodland terrariums look like mini forests and are an absolute delight to make and keep. I have only been making them for a few years, but are already an essential part of my plant collection. I am always looking for large glass containers in thrift stores. Since this kind of terrarium needs to be closed […]
Learn how to grow small plants for to use in making your woodland terrarium.
Welcome to my blog! I have taken the plunge to start a blog and share my love of plants, gardening crafts and drawing. I am passionate about growing African violets ever since my grandfather gave me one when I was 10, but my love of growing plants goes beyond the beautiful violets; I am always […]
I got my first ping over 5 years ago, and since then, I have propagated and shared hundreds of plants. These adorable plants are probably the easiest houseplants you can ever own. All they need is water and lots of light. They catch their own food, as their sticky leaves attract bugs, so you never […]