![]() If you see lots of condensation or have added too much water, leave the top off until it has had a chance to dry out. If your terrarium is closed, take off the top at least once a month to air it out. Closed terrariums should be placed where they will receive bright light, but no direct sunlight, which causes the temperature inside the container to rise and literally cooks the plants.Īn open container can tolerate some direct sunlight, but too much sun may burn leaves that are in direct contact with the sides of the container. You can garden under glass with a closed or open terrarium. I’ve never planted it until now, using it instead on a table as a miniature green house for books or a potted plant on occasion. This terrarium is one I’ve had for about 20 years from my retail days. I consulted the almanac and decided that since Spring is still a couple of months away, February was the perfect month to Garden Under Glass!Īn escape from the wintery weather outdoors and a quick & easy project that anyone can do!Ī miniature living landscape in the form of terrarium that is self-sustaining, other than the occasional checking for moisture & watering as needed! Easy and self-sustaining and best of all, no green thumb required! But, I’ll be heading over to see what the ladies have each conjured up, as inspiration for next year.Garden under glass with a terrarium for a fun winter DIY project to add a little green indoors. Today is the annual Halloween Tablescape Blog Hop and I miss participating. Meanwhile, I’m still regrouping from our eldest’s Labor Day weekend wedding, there’s hubby running in the New York City Marathon early next month, and the holidays fast approaching. Unfortunately, I brought home a nasty sinus infection as a souvenir that’s kept me under the weather for over a week now. Buzz and I just recently returned from two weeks in France, celebrating our 40th anniversary. I’m rethinking the display and already searching for new stuff to purchase for next Halloween!Īnd, Mr. And like the landscape, some of the outdoor decorations are pretty worn and need replaced. First, this summer’s Updated Curb Appeal: Landscape, Front Pad & Sidewalk eliminated some of the larger, overgrown bushes. Maybe because I always won prizes for the best theme costumes thanks to my mom!īut this year, I’ll be limiting the amount of Halloween decorations both inside and out as I’m in a time crunch. When I was in college, our annual Halloween hayride and costume parties were favorites. #39 – 40 Visit a Haunted House or Pumpkin PatchĪnd how fun is it to go and pick a pumpkin at a farm? I still love going on the hunt for the perfect pumpkins! Even though dear hubby and I no longer carve pumpkins, I still love to display them inside and out - especially the ones covered with warts lol!Īlthough I don’t appreciate the gore or scare level of most haunted houses, I do enjoy an evening hay ride through a darken wood. Another year, it was the Halloween episodes of classic TV comedy shows. One Halloween we watched episodes of the original Munsters and Adams Family series. Or, the movie itself could be the main event of the evening. For teen and adult parties, I often have classic old movies looping on the TV. Young or old always enjoy watching a fun or campy Halloween movie or show on the TV. ![]() Most often, purchased at a post holiday clearance sale and tucked away until the following Halloween. When the boys were growing up, I’d buy them a new book every year. It’s a family-friendly game to play, and perfectly paired with reading not-so-scary Halloween stories. And, fun guest favors and serving presentations too!įinally, travel with me virtually to Sleepy Hollow for the most amazing carved pumpkin display ever! And, if you can’t make it there, consider playing a retro game of Green Ghost and reading not-so-scary stories to the kiddos! Things That Go Bump in the Night There are neat tricks to fold a napkin into a witch hat, femur bone, bat or mummy. Some are silly and one is over-the-top glam! Most carry the theme from tabletop to ceiling with a decorated chandelier or light fixture. There’s also table settings galore, with themes including witches, skeletons, bats, ghosts, and mummies - in traditional colors of black and orange, or purple and green schemes. You’ll find lots of DIY projects to craft wreaths, decorate pumpkins, hand paint glasses, repurpose photos of costumed trick or treaters, and more. Plenty of Halloween ideas to appeal to both family and friends - and, kids of all ages! ![]() There are both spooktacular and not-so-scary holiday decorations, crafts, tablescapes and seasonal activities. ![]()
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