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Discover my latest artworks at cynthiacoffield.com, where I explore the connection between nature and humans. My paintings reflect a journey of cultivating joy through closeness with the natural world, inviting you to experience serene landscapes and vivid colors that inspire harmony and tranquility. Join me in this exploration and let the beauty of nature ignite your creativity!

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    Spring Gardening

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    One of my favorite things about Spring is planting season. Chris and I just moved into a house, and I’ve been eagerly waiting for the time when we could start our spring gardening. Since I’ve always lived in an apartment, I’ve been a devoted container gardener and this is my first time planting in the ground. Also, my last apartment didn’t get enough light to grow vegetables, so I’m so excited to be able to start growing tomatoes again! It turns out that Chris used to work on an organic farm. Not only does he know all about gardening in the ground, he also really likes to till the earth.…

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    You may have read this article about my avocado plant growing obsession. I’ve decided that I have enough avocados growing and need to give a slice of another fruit a try. Several of my friends have had success in growing pineapples in Houston. I love pineapple. Most mornings I start the day with a pineapple, mango, and greens smoothie. If only I had an endless supply of pineapple! I don’t, but I have started with one. Growing pineapples is much easier than you think. Pineapples don’t actually grow from trees. They belong to the bromeliad family, and grow like a shrub. A mature shrub will eventually send out suckers, which can…

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    How to Care for Orchids

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    Orchids! The other day my sweet boyfriend brought me home an orchid. I love orchids, and this one was my favorite shade of purple. You might have had a similar plant before, and thought that you couldn’t keep it alive. Orchids can be a little finicky, but like any plant they will stay alive if you know how to care for them properly. First, don’t repot the orchid in soil. The natural habitat for orchids is actually the rainforest. They grow on the side of trees, not in the ground. If you absolutely have to repot the flower, plant it in loamy cactus soil, rather than regular potting soil. Orchids don’t…

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    How to Grow an Avocado Tree From a Seed

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    Growing an avocado tree from a seed is easy. I eat avocados all the time. A little over a year ago I kept looking at the seeds from them and thinking about how fresh they were, and it seemed like such a waste to just pitch them when I was done. So I looked up how to grow an avocado tree, and now I have about 12 going strong, minus the victims to squirrels, climate, etc. Avocado trees from seed probably won’t bear fruit for up to 10 years (and even then you need at least two so they can cross-pollinate) but it’s a great way to liven up your…

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Artist and writer in Houston, painting my way through a slower kind of life. Likely By Sea is where the studio spills into everything else — watercolor and process, slow craft, whole-food cooking, coastal days, and the small style-and-living notes in between. Trained as a fine artist; the rest just follows the same eye.

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