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Eastern Wisconsin Shopping Spree

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

The Garden Room, Shorewood – Have lunch or tea at this fabulous retail shop with roof garden, restaurant and 3 floors of garden must-haves. Shady Acres, New Berlin – Stroll the display gardens and then head into the retail center …

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Western Wisconsin Shopping Spree

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Northwind Perennial Farm – Grower and supplier for Piet Oudolf, designer of Lurie Garden at Millennium Park, this retail center specializes in hardy plants for our area and is set in a historic barn and farmhouse just north of Lake …

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Rockford & Surrounding

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Anderson Japanese Garden – Visit this astonishing Japanese garden with its array of surprises set into a cliff just outside of town. Sinnissippi Gardens – Walk the river and enjoy the displays of bright flowering beds.

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Woodstock & McHenry

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Foxwillow Pines – Conifers of every size, shape and color are on display and for sale at this fascinating nursery with even more fascinating owners and growers, Rich and Susan Eyre. Kimball & Bean – From grand estate gates taken …

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Fox Valley Shopping Spree

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

The Natural Garden, St. Charles – Known for its specialization on native plants Shady Hill, Elburn -As seen on Martha Stewart, geraniums & other popular annuals and perennials Heritage Prairie Market, Geneva -A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm and source …

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Topiary

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Create this living sculpture for your home that will be a joy throughout the year.

Posted in Anytime Crafts

Terrarium (small or large)

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

For those who do not have time to water, make this closed environment for your plants that needs little care but gives great enjoyment.

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Boxwood Christmas Tree

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Build and decorate this tabletop tree yourself for a decoration your friends are sure to admire.

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Christmas Ornaments

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Using dried flowers, berries and cones we will create some one-of-a-kind ornaments for your tree.

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Fall Bouquet

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Brighten up any part of your home with this colorful and festive tabletop decoration.

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