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    • Our Line of Terrarium & Plant Crafts
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    • House & Home
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Stop by either the Raleigh or Durham location for cozy holiday vibes.

Stop by either the Raleigh or Durham location for cozy holiday vibes.

Holiday Gifts to Give for the Non-Plant Person in Your Life

December 20, 2018

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a non-plant person in your life? Check out our list of favorite gifts to stuff the stocking of a your favorite non-plant friend.

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In Top 5 Tags pf candle, art, wall decor, fillaree, jeddahs tea, workshops
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Don’t forget the card with your gift! We have a wide variety of cards for that special plant person in your life.

Don’t forget the card with your gift! We have a wide variety of cards for that special plant person in your life.

Holiday Gifts to Give the Plant Person in Your Life

December 13, 2018

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a plant person in your life? Look no further - we’ve got a list of our favorite gifts to give (and receive!) for every plant person, beginner and expert.

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In Top 5 Tags gift, gift guide, holiday, plant parent, plant person, plant accessories, watering can, mister, marimo moss ball, books, gift card, planter
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Become a plant guru - just like our owner, Megan, who’s a podcast junkie.  

Become a plant guru - just like our owner, Megan, who’s a podcast junkie.  

Top 5 Plant Podcasts

December 6, 2018

Are you looking to learn more about plants and how to care for them? Peep this article to see our favorite podcasts about plants and plant know-how.

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In Top 5 Tags podcast, plant knowledge, plant family, plant id, plant care, house plants
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An inexpensive gift to give a party host is one of our fun pop-up cards. Attach them to another host gift, or send it as a follow up thank you note. 

An inexpensive gift to give a party host is one of our fun pop-up cards. Attach them to another host gift, or send it as a follow up thank you note. 

Holiday Host Gift Guide

November 22, 2018

The season of holiday parties and gift-giving is upon us. Peep this article to see our 5 favorite gifts to give your party host.

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In Top 5 Tags gift guide, hostess, gift, holiday
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We carry a great selection of books to help you care for plants.

We carry a great selection of books to help you care for plants.

Top 5 Plants for People Who Kill Plants

November 15, 2018

Are you THAT person who’s guilty of killing every plant you've ever owned? This is the article for you.

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In Top 5 Tags snake plant, plant killer, pothos, madagascar palm, marimo moss ball, low maintenance, zz plant
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Margaret & Megan George    of the ZEN Succulent    From the Potting Shed  is the blog of The ZEN Succulent, a modern terrarium & plant craft business based in Durham, NC. The small business, created and owned by mother and daughter,  Margaret & Megan George  has been featured in Our State Magazine, Etsy, Mental Floss, Walter Magazine, Contemporist, Washingtonian, Urban Jungle Bloggers, The News & Observer and countless publications and blogs. TZS has additionally worked with HGTV, Madewell, West Elm, Urban Outfitters, Tiffany Brooks Interiors and Design, Fons & Porter Publishing Company among other well-known brand.   Passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of indoor greenery, they published the book   Modern Terrarium Studio  .  Margaret & Megan's inspiration lies with their delight for color and surrounding landscape of Raleigh, North Carolina where they both call home. 

Margaret & Megan George
of the ZEN Succulent

From the Potting Shed is the blog of The ZEN Succulent, a modern terrarium & plant craft business based in Durham, NC. The small business, created and owned by mother and daughter,  Margaret & Megan George  has been featured in Our State Magazine, Etsy, Mental Floss, Walter Magazine, Contemporist, Washingtonian, Urban Jungle Bloggers, The News & Observer and countless publications and blogs. TZS has additionally worked with HGTV, Madewell, West Elm, Urban Outfitters, Tiffany Brooks Interiors and Design, Fons & Porter Publishing Company among other well-known brand. 

Passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of indoor greenery, they published the book Modern Terrarium Studio.

Margaret & Megan's inspiration lies with their delight for color and surrounding landscape of Raleigh, North Carolina where they both call home. 

The perfect “just because” card . We’re open in Durham until 6 pm & Raleigh until 7.
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Rainy day activity? Our DIY Terrarium Bar’s is open whenever we are. With just $5 to use plus the cost of glassware & plants you can make your own living landscape with our help - we can’t wait to have you in!
Open at our downtown Durham temporary spot - see you in our treehouse ( located at 121 Market Street, Suite 203 - up the stairs and follow the signs).
We’re soaking up all the sun light this morning before the weather shifts. Don’t forget - our DIY Terrarium bars are open anytime we’re open, the perfect rainy day activity if you ask us.
Post valentines self-care ♥️
Restocked with lush greenery just in time for Valentine’s Day. Open from 10-6 pm in our temporary downtown Durham location + in downtown Raleigh from 11-7 pm.
#ladieslaughingwithplants 🥰
Thank you!

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