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  • How to Build a Garden Obelisk
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    How to Build a Garden Obelisk

    ByMary Crozier June 6, 2021June 10, 2021

    Garden obelisks are tall structures with pyramid tops used as garden decor and plant supports.  They can create a dynamic arrangement in a seating area or courtyard garden, and they are perfect if you want to define the entrance to your garden. Obelisks can be used as a frame for climbing plants such as old fashioned roses, clematis, jasmine or…

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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier June 5, 2021June 5, 2021

    There is something very special about coming home. After another trip back east to manage my Aunt Gail’s affairs, coming home is well…so satisfying. My own bed, getting back into a routine and the dogs are always so happy to see me. And now I am at my desk writing my Saturday Meanderings so all…

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  • Protecting Plants from Heat
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    Protecting Plants from Heat

    ByMary Crozier June 1, 2021May 31, 2021

    June is one of the hottest months in Phoenix, Arizona….and it is very dry. Generally the only plants surviving now are the melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, winter squash and peppers. The tomatoes are still producing but need some help from the blistering sun. This year I am utilizing shade cloth to see if this will help…

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  • Combining Real and Artificial Flowers
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    Combining Real and Artificial Flowers

    ByMary Crozier May 26, 2021June 3, 2021

    Everyone probably already does this, but I am just recently discovering the flexibility one has with combining both real and artificial flowers in floral arrangements. When I think of all those years of being a purist on fresh flower arrangements, combining fresh and artificial really makes sense. Faux flower quality is significantly better than ever….

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  • Saturday Meanderings
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    Saturday Meanderings

    ByMary Crozier May 22, 2021May 22, 2021

    Has anyone else had a strange week? Is there a full moon? Anxiety levels seem to be up this week and I am SO happy it is the weekend. Happy Saturday to you and thank you so much for joining me for another week of Saturday Meanderings, where we chat about all things taking place…

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Welcome to Life at Bella Terra. I’m Mary and I am delighted you are here. Life at Bella Terra is about embracing what the present can bring by valuing what the past built. Here, from our historic property, I will share decorating, entertaining, gardening tips as well as my adventures in the kitchen. Occasionally you may see a DIY but it’s only because it was a rare success! I hope that this blog will be a place of comfort and joy and together, we will learn something from each other along the way. Learn more >

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