A few weeks ago in my gardening group we were asked to bring in containers of succulents for a succulent show. Since I always think of succulents as the jewels of the garden I thought it would be very apropos to arrange some in a jewelry box: this is the result.
I lined the box with plastic, put in a little six-pac plant container filled with potting soil and inserted the succulent cuttings. They need very little water and will soon begin to root.
Just to add a bit more interest I added some old fragments of costume jewelry.
In a few weeks I will plant the rooted cutting out here in the garden, meanwhile I am enjoying their beauty indoors.
Thank you for visiting, I hope that you have some jewels to brighten up your day, even if they aren't real...and try some succulents indoors...they are great in terrariums too.
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Hello Adrienne:
ReplyDeleteThis is such an imaginative idea.The succulents look very happy in the jewellery box and, as you say, when they outgrow their allotted space they will cheerfully transfer outdoors. Perfect!
Oh I love how pretty these are all mixed together.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to attend a garden workshop on how to put one of these together...
enjoy your week.
Hello Adrienne,
ReplyDeleteFirst, i forgot to tell you that i shipped the book to you!i have been busy and forgot about it. This is a baeutiful plant display, very nice colours and shapes.
I love succulents too. Although my lack of a green thumb extends in that direction too. What you've done though is very clever, and useful. Happy gardening!
ReplyDeleteYour succulents look so pretty in the jewelry box. I have some hen and chicks in my garden that are looking good. I also have some I over wintered in the house but they aren't looking so good. I need to replant them.
ReplyDeleteSoooooo pretty, I love succulents.
ReplyDeleteI also have some from California whent we live there.
Nice Day!!!!
XO
Isora
So very pretty and extremely romantic. Have a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteI think succulents are so unique looking and pretty. That was a clever way to display them while you're waiting for roots to take place.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I need to get a few for our new backyard. Mimi
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite arrangements. I love succulents, and these look particularly pretty in your lovely jewelry box. How very creative you are!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful arrangement. I'm a big fan of succulents, and I love the addition of the jewels.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite books, which features lots of succulents, is called "The Jewel Box Garden". I like what you have done here to create a jewel box of your own.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty and creative idea. I've never tried growing succulents...I always associate them with warm climates.
ReplyDeleteOh that turned out so beautiful...I have some pretty succulents in my yard I can't wait to see how it is all growing when we eventually get home. I love the arrangement you made!! Love Heather
ReplyDeleteYour title Garden Jewels sure caught my imagination! Very lovely arrangement and I do like succulents. Thanks for sharing. Warm hugs, Esther
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty pretty idea!! I got out in the yard today to start Spring cleanup and my little hens and chicks are not looking very good. I should have know better then to have kept them out in Colorado winter! I do hope they will come back and see a tad of green so am hopeful!
ReplyDeleteLove the temporary container idea and the jewels are the crowning touch!
beeblessed
mary
love the "crowning jewels" idea... sure caught my attention.
ReplyDeleteI don't seem to do very well with succulents... they seem to burn, freeze or wilt (due to JPE overwatering)... must try again. Your are so adorable. Will you use the arrangement for Easter Brunch or dinner?
What a gorgeous arrangement, I just know your entry was the "jewel" of the show!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, to brighten up any spot. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Big hugs,
Patti
This is so beautiful, Adrienne. What an inspiring idea to arrange the succulents in a jewelry box.
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