Some Finished Product

Some of the succulents I've made so far.

First Attempt

Well....I think I succeeded in my first attempt at planting succulents. I think they they turned out really cute. Most of all it was fun and relaxing to get my hands dirty. Tommie was really curious about all the new things to smell. She tried to eat some plants and rolled in the dirt...bad kitty. I am really excited about making more of these little gardens. They are really fun. It was scary at first and I ruined a couple of the plants but all in all it wasn't that hard. I think I will be better at planting next time around. When I have some money again I think I will do some more.

Ready Set Garden

The Assistance League on Wilson & Fairview in Costa Mesa is a wealth of containers. I got large and small, glass and silver. I am really excited to start planting. I have googled 'how to plant succulents' trying to figure out how to do this. I wasn't scared until I got everything together. Its a lot more intimidating than I had previously thought. Some of the varieties are really fragile and they loose leaves with the slightest of touch. I think I need to do some more research before I start.

The Plant Stand

Today I went down the street to The Plant Stand to purchase supplies for my container garden when I was distracted by the succulents. They didn't have too many varieties, but I was inspired. I got a few different kinds. I think I am going to try making some miniature succulent gardens tomorrow. I just need to find something to plant them in. I will have to make s trip over to the Assistance League and see what I can find.
Succulents are a perfect gardening project for southern California, with all of our water woes. The succulents are drought resistant and beautiful. By re-purposing tea cups, ash trays and other miscellaneous containers the succulent gardens are a perfect eco-friendly gifts, and home accents.
I will be posting updates on this project tomorrow.

Spring Is In The Air!

Today I had an overwhelming desire to start a container garden on my balcony. I love the idea of being able to grow and use fresh herbs and vegetables. My plan is to find some wine boxes and attach wire to them so I can hang the boxes from the posts on the fence of my balcony. I have also been looking into hanging tomato and strawberry plants. The Instructables blog had a few ideas on how to make some, but Target sells them in a box ready to go. I want to make everything organic though, so I will probably have to go the DIY route. I purchased a compost pail, but I am not sure if I am brave enough to compost in an apartment. My balcony is long and narrow so saving space is important. I am excited to see how this urban gardening goes. I will post updates as soon as they are ready.