If you have pothos, philodendron, or spiders in every corner, you might be on the lookout for more daring or unique plants to grace your home.
That’s where our Houseplant Club can help.
Our upcoming sessions on August 21 and August 28 will explore some of the more exotic houseplants that we carry. Often these plants require a little more care than beginner plants, but their beauty and ability to make a statement makes them so worth it!
We’ll also have a couple of workshops where you can create your own plant masterpiece by putting together a kokedama, terrarium, or bonsai garden.
Kokedama
This form of Japanese gardening involves taking the root ball of a plant and suspending it in a mud ball, which is then coated with soft green moss (kokedama literally translates to “moss ball”). It means that you have not only a plant but a living planter which can then be displayed in a container or hung on a string. If you hang several of these plants up, it’s often referred to as a “string garden.”
The most challenging part of creating a kokedama is getting the soil right, because it needs enough clay to allow the ball to keep its structure. You also need to select an appropriate featured plant. Ferns and ivy do well, but avoid succulents and cacti, as the soil ball at the heart of your kokedama will typically be too moist for them.
Learn more about kokedamas and bring home your very own at our workshop at 2 pm on Saturday, August 24.
Terrariums
Also known as “gardens under glass,” these displays of plants are housed in partially or even fully sealed containers, which allow heat and light to enter the container but confine moisture. This results in a little eco-system that is pretty much self-sustaining. Come to one of our workshops (either 2 pm on Saturday, August 21 or 2 pm on Saturday, September 7) to find out the best plants to feature that will like the natural humid environment of a terrarium.
Bonsai
A bonsai garden is a meticulously curated space dedicated to cultivating miniature trees, each grown to embody the beauty and elegance of full-sized trees on a much smaller scale. Originating from ancient Japan, bonsai gardening involves carefully pruning, wiring, and nurturing the trees to maintain their small size while enhancing their natural aesthetic. Working on these gardens is contemplative, artistic, and very rewarding.
Create your own bonsai garden at our workshop at 4 pm on Wednesday, September 18.
Our workshops all have fees to cover the cost of materials. To learn more or sign up, please call us at (928) 774-1983.
Happy Gardening,
Misti