Comments on: Succulents in an Apothecary Jar http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/ Real Home, Real Family, Real Life Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:45:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Tiffany B. http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-30423 Tiffany B. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:45:02 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-30423 This is such a neat idea and yours looks wonderful. I actually saw something similiar in a mag and tried to do this but was soooo nervous about glass because most articles I read on succulents say to use clay pots, but glass is so much chiccer :) I think more sand mix should help with drainage... There like tiny works of art. LOVE IT! This is such a neat idea and yours looks wonderful. I actually saw something similiar in a mag and tried to do this but was soooo nervous about glass because most articles I read on succulents say to use clay pots, but glass is so much chiccer :) I think more sand mix should help with drainage… There like tiny works of art. LOVE IT!

]]> By: Enchantresses Three http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16493 Enchantresses Three Sat, 23 May 2009 19:30:50 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16493 I totally just copied you http://enchantresses3.blogspot.com/2009/05/good-deals-and-my-attempt-to-copy-kimba.html <br />Thanks for all the inpiration you give to so many! You rock! I totally just copied you http://enchantresses3.blogspot.com/2009/05/good-deals-and-my-attempt-to-copy-kimba.html
Thanks for all the inpiration you give to so many! You rock!

]]> By: winnie http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16489 winnie Sat, 23 May 2009 08:38:46 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16489 And it looks so pretty in there. And it looks so pretty in there.

]]> By: Kimba http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16484 Kimba Fri, 22 May 2009 18:05:48 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16484 Kristy ~ Thanks for asking. It's not a dumb question at all. Succulents need very little water so they're ideal for a jar like this.<br /><br />You're supposed to let them dry out completely before you water so that's what I do.<br /><br />Then I give them just enough water to moisten the soil but not enough to keep their roots sitting in water.<br /><br />If I were doing another type of plant, I would put a little rock or stone in the bottom of the jar before the soil. That would allow the excess water to sit below the roots of the plant.<br /><br />Kimba Kristy ~ Thanks for asking. It’s not a dumb question at all. Succulents need very little water so they’re ideal for a jar like this.

You’re supposed to let them dry out completely before you water so that’s what I do.

Then I give them just enough water to moisten the soil but not enough to keep their roots sitting in water.

If I were doing another type of plant, I would put a little rock or stone in the bottom of the jar before the soil. That would allow the excess water to sit below the roots of the plant.

Kimba

]]> By: Kristy http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16482 Kristy Fri, 22 May 2009 17:44:29 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16482 I have what may seem like a stupid question, except this is coming from someone who has absolutely no history of success in keeping anything alive that won't bark when its thirsty.<br /><br />If you pot this in a jar, how do you water it, when there's no place for the water to drain? I have what may seem like a stupid question, except this is coming from someone who has absolutely no history of success in keeping anything alive that won’t bark when its thirsty.

If you pot this in a jar, how do you water it, when there’s no place for the water to drain?

]]> By: Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16368 Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick Thu, 21 May 2009 02:52:56 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16368 Beautiful Kimba! Love it! Fanny pack -- HA!!! Beautiful Kimba! Love it! Fanny pack — HA!!!

]]> By: Donna http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16288 Donna Tue, 19 May 2009 20:46:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16288 What a great idea! I saw a VERY large apothecary jar at Hobby Lobby over the weekend...I drooled and walked off and left it because I didn't know what I could use it for.<br /><br />Guess where I'm going... What a great idea! I saw a VERY large apothecary jar at Hobby Lobby over the weekend…I drooled and walked off and left it because I didn’t know what I could use it for.

Guess where I’m going…

]]> By: Laurel @ Ducks in a Row http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16189 Laurel @ Ducks in a Row Tue, 19 May 2009 13:01:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16189 What a great way to make them look beautiful! What a great way to make them look beautiful!

]]> By: ~Carole http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16181 ~Carole Tue, 19 May 2009 11:17:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16181 Dontja just love apothecary jars? <br /><br />I'm new to your amazing, inspiring blog. You are so talented and I appreciate *all* that you share.<br /><br />Have a great day! Dontja just love apothecary jars?

I’m new to your amazing, inspiring blog. You are so talented and I appreciate *all* that you share.

Have a great day!

]]> By: Kim Evans Pigue http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16180 Kim Evans Pigue Tue, 19 May 2009 08:46:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16180 This looks easy enough for me! This looks easy enough for me!

]]> By: Pretty Organizer http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16179 Pretty Organizer Tue, 19 May 2009 06:03:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16179 So, here I sit... Staring at your succulently wonderful apothecary jar and thinking... I have all of this in my back yard. Really, I even have lizards that I can let loose in the jar to add to the biosphere effect. Well, come to think of it, I also have scorpions, cockroaches and crickets... not sure who'd win in that death ring, probably the cockroach. <br /><br />All you glamour decor gals are doing fab with your succulent terrariums. I think since I see succulents every day I need a... deciduous terrarium. I need east coast tree saplings and maybe some of those fabulous blossoming trees. Sigh... the only thing that blossoms here in the desert is... well, I'm still thinking.<br /><br />Great job Kimba. I love your new green thumb! So, here I sit… Staring at your succulently wonderful apothecary jar and thinking… I have all of this in my back yard. Really, I even have lizards that I can let loose in the jar to add to the biosphere effect. Well, come to think of it, I also have scorpions, cockroaches and crickets… not sure who’d win in that death ring, probably the cockroach.

All you glamour decor gals are doing fab with your succulent terrariums. I think since I see succulents every day I need a… deciduous terrarium. I need east coast tree saplings and maybe some of those fabulous blossoming trees. Sigh… the only thing that blossoms here in the desert is… well, I’m still thinking.

Great job Kimba. I love your new green thumb!

]]> By: Southern Fried Gal http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16178 Southern Fried Gal Tue, 19 May 2009 05:05:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16178 Cute! My latest addiction is fern plants. Outside or in I can't get enough. I just bought the cutest button fern that I am planning to put in an apothecary jar. My mom had a terrarium when I was younger but it was the ugly 70's version. I'm so excited to have an updated version. Isn't it funny how it all cycles back around? Next I'll be doing macrame and sand art in a jar - ha! Cute! My latest addiction is fern plants. Outside or in I can’t get enough. I just bought the cutest button fern that I am planning to put in an apothecary jar. My mom had a terrarium when I was younger but it was the ugly 70′s version. I’m so excited to have an updated version. Isn’t it funny how it all cycles back around? Next I’ll be doing macrame and sand art in a jar – ha!

]]> By: Allidink http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16177 Allidink Tue, 19 May 2009 04:07:56 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16177 I love your little plant in the apothecary jar :) It gives it so much character.<br /><br />All the best,<br />Allison I love your little plant in the apothecary jar :) It gives it so much character.

All the best,
Allison

]]> By: Amy and her little family http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16176 Amy and her little family Tue, 19 May 2009 03:52:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16176 I've heard that a plant in your home will make you live longer :) I’ve heard that a plant in your home will make you live longer :)

]]> By: Ashlee http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16175 Ashlee Tue, 19 May 2009 02:31:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16175 That is so pretty!!! That is so pretty!!!

]]> By: Infarrantly Creative http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16174 Infarrantly Creative Tue, 19 May 2009 01:49:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16174 I have never grown succulents before but I just like the word...succulent. That is a fab word. Maybe I will try growing one just so I can say succulent more often ;-) I have never grown succulents before but I just like the word…succulent. That is a fab word. Maybe I will try growing one just so I can say succulent more often ;-)

]]> By: Joanie @ The Bright Side http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16173 Joanie @ The Bright Side Tue, 19 May 2009 00:36:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16173 Love the succulents in the apothecary jar! Very pretty. I had to give up on house plants awhile ago due to our cats always digging them up. Maybe, just maybe this would work for us. Definitely worth a try! Thank you for the idea. Love the succulents in the apothecary jar! Very pretty. I had to give up on house plants awhile ago due to our cats always digging them up. Maybe, just maybe this would work for us. Definitely worth a try! Thank you for the idea.

]]> By: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16172 Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality Tue, 19 May 2009 00:32:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16172 I'm loving the succulents inside too. I bought one at Lowes the other day & want to get more. I bought a whole pot of hens & chicks last year at a yardsale, so I need to dig up a couple & bring them inside with me. I'm loving the succulents inside too. I bought one at Lowes the other day & want to get more. I bought a whole pot of hens & chicks last year at a yardsale, so I need to dig up a couple & bring them inside with me.

]]> By: Beth http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16169 Beth Mon, 18 May 2009 22:27:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16169 Thrive in neglected care??? Perfect for me! Thanks for the tip. I'm off to try it! Thrive in neglected care??? Perfect for me! Thanks for the tip. I’m off to try it!

]]> By: Farmgirl Paints http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16166 Farmgirl Paints Mon, 18 May 2009 21:18:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16166 Cute! And I love the quote jar idea:) Cute! And I love the quote jar idea:)

]]> By: Jennifer P. http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16165 Jennifer P. Mon, 18 May 2009 20:16:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16165 for some strange reason, succulents give me the heebie-jeebies when I see them growing outside. BUT, in an apothecary jar they're GORGEOUS! way to go Kimba! for some strange reason, succulents give me the heebie-jeebies when I see them growing outside. BUT, in an apothecary jar they’re GORGEOUS! way to go Kimba!

]]> By: Kim @ Manning Family Tree http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16164 Kim @ Manning Family Tree Mon, 18 May 2009 19:19:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16164 Succulents is one trend that I just can't get into. Probably because I have a yard full of them & I hate them. But yours looks nice. I'll just admire yours from afar. And if anyone wants cuttings, come to my house. Succulents is one trend that I just can't get into. Probably because I have a yard full of them & I hate them. But yours looks nice. I'll just admire yours from afar. And if anyone wants cuttings, come to my house.

]]> By: Runner Mom http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16162 Runner Mom Mon, 18 May 2009 17:30:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16162 This looks too easy!! I might have to give it a try!!<br />Thanks, Kimba!!<br />Hugs!<br />Susan This looks too easy!! I might have to give it a try!!
Thanks, Kimba!!
Hugs!
Susan

]]> By: Suzann @ Lavender and Roses http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16161 Suzann @ Lavender and Roses Mon, 18 May 2009 17:15:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16161 Oh I love plants in glass containers. My mother had some when I was a wee one - such memories.<br /><br />Layla's Quote Jar has always been a favorite of mine. Oh I love plants in glass containers. My mother had some when I was a wee one – such memories.

Layla’s Quote Jar has always been a favorite of mine.

]]> By: delightfuldwelling http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/comment-page-1/#comment-16159 delightfuldwelling Mon, 18 May 2009 16:52:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/05/succulents-in-an-apothecary-jar/#comment-16159 Those are so neat, I love plants in glass jars like that. Now I know what kind of plants to look for. Those are so neat, I love plants in glass jars like that. Now I know what kind of plants to look for.

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