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Hi, I’m Bunny and I’m a Thrift Store Addict

Hi, I’m Bunny and I’m a Thrift Store Addict

September 1, 2014 by Bunny Chafowitz Leave a Comment

Yes, I confess.  I go to the thrift store most every Saturday.  It’s the thrill of the hunt that lures me in.  What treasure can I find that used to be another’s trash?  There is a certain sense of satisfaction when I rescue something and give it new life.  Like my most recent project – a candlestick topiary.  This unique planting is simple yet elegant and only cost $3.00 to create.

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Attracting Birds and Butterflies, Container Gardens, Garden Decor, Gardening, Propagation, Repurposed Treasures, Uncategorized Tagged: container gardening, propagate, Repurpose, thrift store

Succulents – The Ultimate Survivors

Succulents – The Ultimate Survivors

July 4, 2014 by Bunny Chafowitz Leave a Comment

Oh Baby, it’s hot outside!  Summer in the Central Valley of California typically means day after day after day of 95 degree + heat.  (Right now we are in the middle of a 10-day 103 – 107 degree stretch!) No wind, no rain…just heat.   Errands, gardening, and outdoor chores are done very early in the morning or well after the sun goes down (good landscape lighting helps with the latter).  If we can help it, we don’t go out during the day except for the short foray from the air-conditioned house to the air-conditioned car to get to the next air-conditioned building.  In short, we adapt to our environment.  And we humans are not the only ones to do this. [Read more…]

Container Gardens, Propagation, Succulents & Cactus Tagged: Cactus, drought tolerant, Succulents

About Bunny Chafowitz

Bunny Attacked by Morning Glory

Bunny Chafowitz hops around Fresno County, California, where she is (among other things) a Master Gardener.

She also loves to cook — and anyone who has eaten her food can tell you one taste of her cooking will have you thumpin' for more.

When not being attacked by Morning Glory, Bunny writes primarily about her gardening activities, but will also include posts about her cooking.

Recent Posts

  • WHO Am I?
  • Tart and Sweet
  • Hi, I’m Bunny and I’m a Thrift Store Addict
  • The Slippery Slope
  • When “Exceptional” is Not a Good Thing

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