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Who: The Texas Triffid Ranch is a very small nursery specializing in carnivorous, prehistoric, and otherwise exotic plants.
Where: As the name implies, the Triffid Ranch is based in Dallas, Texas. http://www.txtriffidranch.com for details.
Why: I used to be a professional writer, but then I got better, and the plants are a major factor in this.-
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Tag Archives: terraria
Getting Potted
A few months back, some may remember my less than salutory review of the book Terrarium Craft and my complaints about the “put a bird on it” sensibility that still infects terrarium design. In the interim, I’ve been collating ideas … Continue reading
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Tagged contest, miniature gardens, Projects, terraria, vivaria
I’m living in my own private Tanelorn
A few extra observations for the weekend, because I’m getting paid by the pithy comment. (Go ahead and laugh. Eating fresh grass cuttings and bowls of hot bluejean soup on the front porch of a refrigerator box builds character.) Firstly, … Continue reading
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Tagged flamingos, gnomes, I'm living in my own private Tanelorn, moss gardens, terraria, weekend
Review: Terrarium Craft by Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant
(A bit of context. This blog will feature regular reviews of books, horticultural products, and interesting related items, under this proviso. All items reviewed will be purchased by the reviewer in advance, at full retail price, in order to prevent … Continue reading
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Tagged Books, reviews, terraria
Oh, I’m in trouble
I’d never advocate or endorse warehouse hijacking. Likewise, I feel for Dan Aykroyd after the recent Crystal Head Vodka heist took some 21,000 bottles of the stuff. HowEVER, Dan, if it turns out that most of it is drunk before … Continue reading
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Tagged terraria