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The Talavera pottery style is characterized by bright colors and diverse patterns painted over a white or clay background and glazed for a high shine finish. Designs can include animals, flowers, cacti, geometric patterns and elegant peacock feathers. All of the pottery is fired at high temperatures creating durability for both indoor and outdoor use. The Talavera style of painting dates back to when the Moors brought the craft to Spain. When the Spanish migrated to the Mexican city of Puebla, the original name was changed from “Majolica” to honor the Spanish city of Talavera de la Reina ..read more

Bird baths are awesome! Like all animals, birds need water to survive. Water is most scarce in fall, especially this year. Though they can extract some moisture from their food, most birds drink water every day. Birds also use water for bathing, to clean their feathers and remove parasites. For these reasons, a dependable supply of fresh, clean water is attractive to most birds. In fact, a birdbath will even bring birds that don’t eat seeds and wouldn’t visit your feeders. Providing water for birds can also improve the quality of your backyard bird habitat. Place your birdbath in the shade ..read more

  Thanks for joining us!  Stop by for more Talavera sales this year. The post Talavera Pottery Truckload Sale appeared first on Sloat Garden Center ..read more

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Thanks for shopping with us!  Stay tuned for future events. The post Pottery Samples appeared first on Sloat Garden Center ..read more

Bird baths are awesome! Like all animals, birds need water to survive. Water is most scarce in fall, especially this year. Though they can extract some moisture from their food, most birds drink water every day. Birds also use water for bathing, to clean their feathers and remove parasites. For these reasons, a dependable supply of fresh, clean water is attractive to most birds. In fact, a birdbath will even bring birds that don’t eat seeds and wouldn’t visit your feeders. Providing water for birds can also improve the quality of your backyard bird habitat. Place your birdbath in the shade ..read more

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