Back in the 70’s I totally got into terrarium’s. You too?
I built these cute little tabletop indoor gardens under glass and had fun with them. They are popular all over again and tabletop gardens are fun to put together. This one isn’t under glass, but putting some lush succulents together in a pretty pottery planter is a great way to bring the outdoors inside.
One of our Lowes challenges was to create a tabletop garden, so this is what I came up with. I love plants anyway and enjoy bringing in more greenery to my rooms.
I found a beautiful pottery piece in the garden section, with a pretty blue/green glaze on the outside. Filled it with potting soil and got my succulents ready to plant.
Potting soil gives plants a good boost of nutrients for several months.
My choice of succulents. These are sturdy plants and really love the sun, so it’s best to keep them in a well lit area.
I used river rock to fill in around the plants and cover the dirt.
And here’s my tabletop garden all planted with succulents.
Earthy and natural and perfect for showing off.
I have to say though that succulents don’t do all that well for me indoors. I think they just need more light than my spot gives them. I know the ones I have had outside do great though with all the sun. They are tough plants and don’t need a lot of water.
I do love the tender shoots that came off one of them, a sweet yellow flower in bloom.
Each of them have a different look and it’s fun to mix them up with textures and colors.
Are you planting inside these days? Have you tried succulents and do they do well for you indoors? I need to find a sunnier spot for mine, but I do love this tabletop garden.
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So beautiful Rhoda! I love succulents – they are so easy to care for and give such pretty interest to a room! It was such a thrill to meet you at Haven! I had an amazing time and thank you and all the other ladies for your time and effort in organizing this event for us! Hope to see you at Haven 2014!! xo Heather
Good morning Rhoda! I planted succulents for the first time this year. I have my pots on my kitchen windowsill and they are doing well there as they do soak in the sun. They have been easy to maintain and they have really grown!
Thanks so much for all your hard work in planning Haven. It was an amazing, memorable event! Cheers to you! Have a lovely day!
Those plants with the yellow flowers are purslane. They come in fushia, too! They are also edible!
I love what you have done and it gives me an idea to
incorporate small ones with my jewelry displays.
This will look great!
I used your link to Lowe’s on pinterest. There are some great tips on there. Thank you for your pics and great ideas.
Rhoda,
What are the dates for Haven 2014? Also, where is it going to be held? I would have loved to have attended this years conference, but found out about it too late.
Thanks,
Norma Jean
lilacsandlemonade.blogspot.com
Hi, Norma, keep an eye out on the Haven Conference page, we’ll be announcing all the details soon. I know it will be mid-July next year here in ATL.
Rhoda,
I am in love with succulents and have about two small containers of them planted. The only one that is doing well for me inside is in my front LR, and it gets ample morning light. The one I had in my back FR had to be put outside, as well. But, I love that I can water them occasionally and forget about them and they still look lovely. 🙂
I can’t say thank you enough for all the work that you and all the Haven ladies put into Haven2. I cannot imagine what all was involved, knowing the amount of work went into my small conference. Eek! But every single aspect was first class. LOVED the venue. Just loved! It was good seeing you again and I’m sorry we didn’t get to spend more time together. Hope you are recovering and resting. 🙂
xxoo, Barb
I read on a blog to use cactus/palm/citrus soil for your succulents because it enhances drainage. You can buy small bags of this soil at Lowe’s. I changed out the soil in my succulents indoors and they are doing so much better. Regular potting soil can cause root rot because it holds water.
Thanks Allison, obviously I have a lot to learn! Didn’t know there was special soil, so now I’ll have to change it out.
What a cute planter! I was surprised to see you using potting soil for succulents though. I think you’re supposed to be using soil specifically made for succulents and cacti. Just FYI in case your succulents don’t do well!
Your arrangement turned out beautifully! I recently made something similar only I cheated and used fake succulents, I’m such a black thumb!
Succulents are just the cutest. I love indoor gardens!