Caring for Succulents Indoors Because of their special ability to retain water, succulents tend to thrive in warm, dry climates and don’t mind a little neglect. This makes them well adapted to indoor growing and ideal for people desiring low-maintenance houseplants. If you’re choosing succulents for the first time, follow these steps for successful care of your new plants. Choose the right succulent for your indoor conditions Most succulents like direct sunlight, but if all y

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I know I am!  Thinking and hoping Spring comes soon! It’s not too soon to be planning for outdoor miniature gardens. Of course, you can plant indoors anytime. That’s my favorite part about Fairy Gardens. Well, one of my favorite parts. I’ve located an article I’d like to share with you from Better Homes and Gardens about great plants for miniature gardens, including a bit about their care and preferences.  I hope you find it helpful. Click on the link or the photo. Enjoy! htt

Alright.  These are not fairies. But they are delightful. And they are some of my favorite people. And looking oh so adorably Fall-ish. Anyway... I have a good reason for talking about Fall, even though it is hardly Fall in the Smokies.  It still feels like Summer.  I found this great DIY from Espoma for a Fall Fairy Garden and it talks about a product I've never heard of, but I am definitely going to be using.  ShapeCrete - "Plays like clay, works like concrete.."  Intrigued

And it’s kind of a given that Fairies prefer pink… So naturally I found the following article most interesting.  It was written for Mothers Day, so I’m a day late and a dollar short, as usual.  Still, it’s good info for those who like pink, and succulents, and fairies, and MOTHERS! Pink Succulents Mom Will Love Jourdancole May 9, 2017 With Mother’s Day right around the corner, you’re probably getting ready to shower your mom with love! But, deciding what to get mom gets harde

We've been spending a lot of time in the evening and on weekends creating mini garden accessories for our shoppe.  This is fun and relaxing for us, and we would much rather be crafting than all the other things we should be doing. My mini mushrooms are made of clay, and they start out looking like this.  They have to dry for 24 hours. The next evening, we paint.  Red is the most popular, but I love turquoise and I feature turquoise in many of my fairy gardens. They aren't spo

“When what is, isn’t … and vice versa.” Have you ever been pulled into a photo of the layers of mountains (like in the Smokies) that takes you miles beyond the foreground? Yet, the image is on a thin piece of photo paper, canvas or even the display of a cell phone? The typical camera captures images similar to the way our eyes take in a view. So, when we later view the image, the scene can make us feel as though we are where the camera was at the time. At least visually. The

A magical quality in the creation of a miniature garden lies in the ability to create a physical destination, a cerebral destination or both. What the John Henry is he talking about??? Ok, a little more information so that my thoughts may make sense to other human beings. When creating a physical destination within an MG (my lazy way to say “Mini Garden”), one would create an actual path, trail or flow (like a dry river bed, stepping stones or such) that leads one’s eyes to a

When we first brought Miniature Garden supplies into the shoppe, our intent was to carry only Smoky Mountain themed products.  Because we live in the Smokies, and because that’s what vacationing fairies expect… cabins, log furniture, black bears and so on. Well, we learned quickly that the world of fairies and miniature gardens is vast and breathtaking.  In no way could we limit ourselves to one theme. Sometimes the hardest part of creating a miniature garden is getting start

Many of you already know us as Just Gardens Supplies in Seymour, Tennessee, purveyors of professional quality outdoor lighting and water feature components. But we are so much more than pumps and landscape lighting! Our retail shoppe takes pride in its selection of unique, quality garden art that can add ambiance  and personality to lawn, garden and home. Most recently we have added our Miniature Garden department, filled with distinctive, enchanting accessories for miniature