The Great Divide

I've decided to divide the walls of the garden center into sections of interest. This is one wall idea.

On this wall there will be an area for tropical plants and a birding center that wraps around the back corner.  These cute little bird houses were purchased from Katie at Katie's Clay Corner on Etsy. I ordered two more items from Katie today. Can't wait to show you. :D The bird cage was an Ebay find.

I will add shelves to display products that relate to each area. There will be a section for fairy gardens (1:144  scale) and one for garden art. I hope to have room for tools and supplies and space for pottery?

I'll be working on the tropical plant area first. Hope you have a great day!

Coleus

I finished my own variety of an elephant ear plant. Then I made some coleus. Not an easy task, but I love how they turned out. :D

I have a few left over to make little plants to sell in the garden center. Now I just have to make more pots. This one I purchased from Beautifully Handmade on Ebay.  She has the most lovely miniatures!

There is a pottery class here in Birmingham that I am thinking about taking?  I emailed the instructor and he said he could help me learn how to turn real clay miniature pots and dishes. It is a six week course. I'm temped, but it would take me away from finishing the garden center.

That is the next thing on my list of things to do. These plants take a long, long time to make!  I really need to decide what I want to do with the interior walls and floor...

Hope you like my latest plants. The next one will start with an "F." Not sure what that will be yet?