My Story
Hi, I'm Savannah!
Plant Nerd/Illustrator
I've got ADHD, and though I try not to let it define me, it's kinda been the leading trait in my life. I could never quite stay still, and I had to work extra hard to keep my brain busy and satisfied.
I was never the kid to just go home and watch TV, I needed something to do with my hands.
That's where gardening came in, and drawing, and sewing, and jewelry, and photography, and everything else under the sun, it seems.
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I grew up really shy, picking up on everything except for what I was supposed to. I could always notice a four leaf clover in the grass, but could I recognize a person's face? Probably not. I wasn't sure how to act, if I was too much or not enough. Beyond anything, I didn't want to bother anyone or get in trouble. God forbid I be annoying.
My mom and I would garden together when I was little. My parents took me to the nature center a lot and I'm super thankful for that!
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I was a big fan of bugs, dirt, and plants when I was in preschool and elementary school, too. I would play with my Barbies and Littlest Pets outside, digging "lakes" and lifting up rocks to find rolly pollies.
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With school, I got into a couple magnet programs, and then switched to what I describe as "weird hippie private schools".
I've always been really good at research and writing, but I was never the most organized. I got overwhelmed by the noisy crowded hallways and the piles of worksheets to keep track of. Small schools ended up being a lot better for me.
My advice? First off, never be afraid to experiment and never be afraid to make bad art. It's how you learn! In drawing, everything is made out of shapes and angles. Take notice of how the size of one shape or line compares to the size of another, and use those funky shapes in the negative space to guide you, too! Use reference photos whenever you can and copy traits from the art you enjoy. Like how someone draws eyes? Try drawing eyes like they do! I personally took a lot of my inspiration from Hello Kitty and Monster High.
I used to be way into drawing. It was a huge learning process, but I really think it's something that anyone can learn with time and the right guidance.
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Savannah's Illustration Work
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Plant Care
What About drainage?
Drainage exists to flush out excess water, but if there's no excess, there's no drainage needed. I water my plants gently: just enough to keep the soil moist. Leave some room for air pockets in the soil, and your plants will thank you!
Can they stay in their containers?
Yes! You can actually cut the roots back when they get too unruly. Then, you can refill the container with fresh soil and your plant can go back in!
Do they all need light?
Yeah, at least a tiny bit. Don't worry, though! SANSI sells super nice clip-on grow lights for $20 or less. They even have a timer built in, so they turn themselves off every night and turn on every morning.
Grow light bulbs are another good option. They screw into a regular lamp and cost only $6! Place a few plants so the tops of their leaves are a foot or two below the light. They'll be very happy.