By Sarahrae, March 20th, 2012, Chicago, terrarium, terrarium class
We love terrariums and even more we like making them a little funky. These Johnny Heads are the perfect thing to creep out your friends or add something different to your next creation. They come in two sizes and three color choices, so no matter what you’re sure to find one you like — or are totally freaked out by.
Have you ever made a terrarium before? We offer free classes here at Sprout, so sign up, come on by and we’ll share our ridiculous wealth of information with you. Sign ups go fast, so register early!
Tags: fodder, Johnny Heads
By Sarahrae, March 15th, 2012, Chicago
It’s probably not natural for an entire store’s worth of employees to do a dance when the UPS man comes, but today we did just that. We might have scared the delivery man, but it’s a big day folks. SEEDS ARE HERE! I was really excited when I said that — could you tell?
We’re proud to carry Seeds of Change here at Sprout. They’re an all organic seed that’s grown through a network of small family farms. There isn’t a GMO in sight and they do their best to preserve heirloom variates, guaranteed to give you amazing results in the garden.
Have you started planning what you’d like to eat in a few months? Even though it can be hard to remember to make your grocery list for the current week, we promise it’s easier to think about the homegrown snacks that could inhabit your deck with a little cultivation.
Are there any seeds you’re looking for? Drop us a note and we’ll let you know if we have it in stock!
Tags: heirloom, organic, seeds, Spring
By Sarahrae, March 15th, 2012, Chicago
All anyone can talk about lately is the weather and for good reason — it’s amazing outside! The plants and tender buds couldn’t be happier. We took a moment to take a look around and survey the beginnings of a beautiful Spring here in Chicago.
Do you have anything blooming in your yard or rooftop garden yet? There’s all sorts of action here at Sprout Home. We wanted to document these sweet days before the sun is blazing down and these warm afternoons and chilly nights have passed us by for another year.
Even though these Forsythia signal allergy season for some, they’re still one of the happiest flowers as they start to bloom when most things are still picking up speed from a long Winter’s nap.
Small buds are starting to appear on warm days. Are you in need of a tree or two? We’ll have them in stock and ready for your backyards, rooftops and patios in the next two weeks. Make sure to stop in and say hello and see if there’s something fit for your space.
Tags: outdoor, Spring
By Sprout Home Chicago, March 8th, 2012, Chicago
Well not really a misuse, let’s call it an alternative use. These 5″h x 3″d glass wall vases are looking good on the floral front. It’s a nice way get that classic glass floral vase off of the table and onto the wall. Our little planting elf Sommer has been creating these really fun baby cacti and succulent plantings in them. So… vase is now a mini planter, but still a vase? yes. There is a single nail hole that will support just about anything you put in it. Have fun, and plant well.
Tags: floral wall vase, mini succulent plantings, succulent planting idea, unusual wall vases, wall cups, wall vases
By Sprout Home Chicago, February 17th, 2012, Chicago
Valentine’s Day is over…. We hope it was wonderful for you and your love. That said, floral fun is never over here at Sprout Home. The sun is out and the floral colors are in full effect. Come on in this weekend and get yourself something, or really show them that Valentine’s day was not a fluke and surprise your lover with even more flowers.
Tags: Post Valentine's Day floral, random floral to make them smile
