Hello Lisa.

Welcome back to another edition of THE PENCIL CASE! Each issue explores a fresh theme to inspire new ways of thinking about garden design and graphics.

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This week, let’s focus on PLANT SALE SEASON...a time of overflowing carts, bargain finds, and endless possibilities. It’s easy to get swept up in the frenzy, but thoughtful shopping can turn clearance plants into a beautiful part of your garden's growth.

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Photo above right: Hitting up a spring plant sale at Plant Life Designs in Van Meter, Iowa. The image bottom left includes plants from a fall sale at Miller Nursery in Johnston, Iowa just a few days ago. :)

CARTS OVERFLOWING WITH PLANTS

Plant sales are one of my favorite times of year. They are a little chaotic, a little thrilling, and full of opportunities to reshape a garden. Over the years, I’ve learned to shop with purpose: repeating plants for impact, mixing textures, and sometimes finding a gem I wouldn’t have chosen otherwise.

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In my latest blog post, I share how thoughtful plant buying, paired with spaces you’ve already created, can turn clearance racks into a way to add rhythm, texture, and personality to your garden. Plus, a few tips to make your plant sale finds really count.

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Read more here: PLANT SALE SEASON

INSPIRATION

Before heading to plant sales, consider focusing on one area each season. Read more in this blog post: One Planting Bed at a Time

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Catch a broad overview of design with our 10x10 Garden Design Tips email series. Learn more here.

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Next time you spot a cart full of clearance plants, pause for a moment. Which of your garden spaces is ready for more?

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Photo above right: Another plant sale at Plant Life Designs while the image bottom right is a plant sale at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa.

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Here’s to gardens that grow thoughtfully, one plant sale at a time.

From the studio + garden,

Lisa 

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Thank you to Mandy Orgler for designing the lovely graphics in all these newsletters.