Container-worthy
>> Monday, March 30, 2009
Another really great class this weekend about gardening - this time it was about making killer containers. Same location as last week. There were tons of folks there... I guess I'm not the only person gearing up for warmer weather.
I'm so thankful that there are so many local classes for beginner gardeners. There is so much to learn.
Did you know?
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day
Partial sun/dappled shade - 3 to 5 hours of sun per day
Shade - Less than 2 hours of light per day
And, if you are getting afternoon sun, this would be considered a sunny location. I always thought that it would be considered partial sun.
Here are some of the containers that were used in the demonstration. If you are interested in the types of plants, I can tell you because the lovely ladies gave us notes (SCORE!).
This was one of my favorites - succulents in tea pots and cups. These containers are made to be planters, but how fun would it be to find some older teacups and tea pots to make into your own vintage containers.
Here are a few others that had lots of visual appeal. They instructed us to use a thriller, a filler and a spiller in containers with more than one plant. A thriller is the centerpiece and one with lots of visual appeal. A filler fills out the pot to make it look complete. A spiller spills over the edge to give more interest.
And, how fun to use funky planters - like a bike.
And, these cobalt blue planters about gave me a heart attack. I just love that color.
And, that plant in the back - it's a Cordyline 'Red Sensation' and it's divine. I'm definitely getting one of those puppies this year. It was love at first sight. And, the lovely lady sitting next to me told me I could overwinter it in the house. I can just see it in my dining room.
And, in the spirit of container gardening - here are some of the lovely multicolored pots I was swooning over.
And, how much do you love this display? I just think it's totally fabulous.
That's all there is to it.
And, after all that sunshine and springtime, I was ready to get going.
There was only one problem... the weather.
(Our house when I got home.)
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I love the pictures, makes me really want Spring!! I can relate to the last picture of the snow...blah!!
The plants on the bike remind me of something my mom would have in her yard.
Oh no, look at all that snow! Poor you. I totally love the "thriller / filler / spiller" tip, thanks for passing that on!
My mom and dad are pros at doing containers. I had never heard the thriller, filler, spiller thing, but that is exactly what they do. I am recruiting them to make my potted plants look good this year!
LOVE the pics! We have snow too, I'm not a fan!!
I can't believe all the snow that hit this weekend! What a mess! It was cold and icy at one point but never snow... I'm thankful!
On the other hand, I love these containers! The vibrant colors just call my name!!!
I can't believe its almost April and y'all have SNOW! I am over winter and ready for it to be WARM.
One thing I learned at a class I took, is to consider the growing period of a plant when you decide to plant a full sun or partial shade plant. I thought the only plants I could plant in my backyard were partial or full shade plants, but I learned that some beautiful ground cover I loved could work in my yard because it grows during early spring before my trees have leaves and would get the full sun required. Awesome!
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