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Been painting all sorts of things yellow for my plants... Cachepot, vase, plastic tumblers, metal container, vintage bottle (not painted), and more. It's amazing how the combination of yellows and greens and slight reds can put one in such a good mood. I think I should call this the Green Happy Yellow Collection. Hmmm. Confusing.

Still working on adding another 10 to 15 to this collection.

Prices range from $5 to $30. I'm usually very accommodating, so please do let me know if you have a price in mind, as well.

Five varieties of succulents nestle in a pearlescent cachepot. Reclaimed Slate rock, organic soil, sand and drain rock are included. Cachepot was reclaimed from unwanted Christmas decor. $16

One glass and steel display hurricane was repurposed into a terrarium for drought-tolerant succulents. The glass has a crack at the soil level, which was used as part of design. Why throw away if you can make it beautiful and functional? 100% reclaimed, except for two varieties of succulents and growing matter. Soil is organic. Sand and draining pebbles are new.

$24

A simple pedestal planter received star treatment with a fresh coat of clear sky blue. One big succulent included (in image). Planter stands 12" tall without the plant. Plant is easy to care for.

Retain + Refab. $18

What can I say? I have a thing for black swans. This swan includes three varieties of succulents in organic soil and drain rocks. Swan measures 8" front to back. $12

(That would be saw dust on swan and table... I really need to stop sawing wood inside the house...)

An old sheet metal watering can painted orange and stenciled with a flower that does not exist in nature but in creative vision. Holds approximately half gallon of water. $5

A simple glass vase can be made so-much-the-better with a 9" Tillandsia air plant that is ready to bloom. Vase measures 7" tall. $14

To the left is a yellow-green pre-owned cachepot with a single succulent cutting that will grow large one day and display gorgeous peach-colored flowers. $5 (Sold. Thank you Chandra. Fun chatting today and looking forward to seeing you soon.)

A simple unclaimed terra cotta cachepot is now home for several succulent plants that are water-tolerant and super easy to care for. $5

Playing cards from Italy. $3 each.

This reclaimed vintage glass bottle was repurposed into a terraria containing fern, succulents, reclaimed drainage rocks, organic soil, reclaimed planter moss, gravel, river pebbles, river stones, a found branch, and several collector's rocks. It is currently being offered with its mini-me versions (scroll further for additional info on the mini's). This large bottle stands 12" high with a 6.5" base diameter. Bottle has harmless chips at the mouth, hence reclaimed. As is for $65.

Top view inside the bottle...

This large terrerium stands 11" high. It was a vase that looked like plain jane when used with flowers, but as a terraria house, it is one of the best I've worked with. The shape naturally allows the plants to grow and expand. Includes a mix of outdoor plants, including a variety of succulents. Planted with drain rocks, new sand, organic soil, river stones and a collector's rock. $45

We've been busy getting folks to reclaim their non-recyclable bottles so we can make terrariums. These air plants have pink and red tones. Some will bloom within the next week or two. Made using all reclaimed materials except the sand and Tillandsia (airplants). Measures almost 8" high. $14 each.

We now have new Tillandsia [air plants] in bloom for sale. $2 to $8 without terrariums.

*We like drought-tolerant plants.

We believe reusing is the first and best sustainable practice before other practices. These small ink-well'esque mini vases were created from tequila bottle toppers (1800 Tequila)... We sell them with ferns and succulents, both eco-friendly plants because they require very little water and maintenance... 4-

*Did you know fern is a prehistoric plant and the first to have a vascular system? Cool little fact or what?

Terrariums created from retained and reclaimed glass vessels using locally grown succulents. 12- to 40- depending on size, materials and design time.

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Succulents last longer than roses,
And environmentally better too.

Locally grown succulent cuttings in refabbed votive holders, shot glasses, vases, cachepot and fancy bowls. Please consider buying locally grown, drought-tolerant arrangements instead of roses. (See note). Prices range from 6- to 45-, depending on size and labor-of-love time.

Note: Most roses (and tulips) are purchased from overseas, air-freighted in, shipped in refrigerated containers, store in refrigerated warehouses, then shipped in refrigerated trucks to your local florists or grocery store. Please consider the environment and imports dependency when you create demand for products like these.

Fernseed supports succulents because they can be grown anywhere, are drought-tolerant and love neglect.