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Floral Class- Basic Arrangement

Last night TJ Harrison hosted a basic arrangement floral class. It was attended by floral enthusiasts of all skill levels and was overall a lot of fun. TJ explained beginning arrangement with a Sprout Home twist giving students a foundation to build off of. Everyone made beautiful arrangements and we can't wait to see what happens at the next class on Uncommon Structures, September 14th at 6pm.

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We are also starting our floral design classes this month. The first one will be Tuesday August 10 at 6pm. Contact the store for info and sign up. We will rock one floral design class per month. The first one is Basic Arrangement, Septembers will be Unusual Structures.

you look like you might cut me.... I find that attractive

Sansevieria Cylindrica, your so damn hot. I first saw you at a party down in Pilsen, you clearly stood out. There were so many out of place hipsters down there, the resentment of the people who have lived down there for years was evident, but you even charmed them. I still don't know how you got all those free tamales from that little store for free. I'm thinking your that charming. I know I would have given you anything you asked for, even though you don't need much. My friend Leo told me that you get by with the smallest amount of care, very little water, and very little light. Though at the party you told me you can grow faster in brighter light. Who doesn't want to grow faster? I love the fact that you can get up to 7' tall, I like a tall plant. But I realize that your height, much like our potential love, is a slow growth kind of thing. I would do anything to get into your life. I know you hang out at Sprout Home, I have seen you there a couple times since meeting you at the party, you don't seem to remember me though, at least you don't speak when I say hello. Who knows maybe you can't talk, being a plant and all. I hear that you have the potential to be shaped, even braided, that is crazy to me, I like the way you simply reach for the sky, it's so motivational to me. Leo also told me you have a drinking problem, and that is why you only drink like twice a month or so. Maybe you should just drink nice clean water, rye and plants seems a bit much. I hope you get this letter, i'm just going to send it to Sprout, since I see you through the window there so much, don't panic, I have to pass Sprout Home to get to the 66 bus, to get to my job.... i'm not a stalker. At least I hope you don't think so after reading this letter. I really think you would like it at my house, I have an end table that is just dying to meet you. And don't worry, I think your nick name African Spear is pretty cool. I mean you are from there. I think it's cool how you got your name, a competition in a Dutch newspaper in 1837. Weirdly cool.

self watering planters.... potted up for you to take home

We thought we would get the process going, you know... for those with plant watering issues. We know your out there, and we love you just the same. We want you to benefit from the goodness of plants, the air, the visual exploration, the removing of toxins from your air, and the wonder of watching something grow. The Maxi-Cube Planters by Lechuza are one of the more effective self watering systems out there. Wick Wick Wick, this is the trick. Come pick one out, already potted up for you.

September Terrarium Class Wednesday Sept 22 6pm

Our next class will be Wednesday September, at 6pm. We'll demonstrate the steps for building an open terrarium, including planting mediums, plants that work together, and maintenance. Participants can bring their own container and purchase the materials (rocks, charcoal, soil, and plants) for a fee or they may purchase a container at the store. If you bring your own container, make sure the opening is wide enough to fit your hand into. Material charges are based on the size of container and plant pricing (estimated charges are $35 - $75). RSVP to info@sprouthome.com space is limited. We had a great time at the last one, check out blogspot to see some great pictures of attendees and their terrariums. The below August class filled up, jump on Septembers class.