I like to buy new plants for my garden, and it was no different when I went to purchase scented geraniums for a guest post I am doing in September. I came back with 4 scented geraniums and 1 citronella lemon balm. I already have lemon balm in my herb garden, but the strong scent…
Garden Bench Makeover
I bought this little black bench a few years ago at a yard sale. I think I paid $20.00 for it. It has been sitting at the back of my yard at the entrance to the garden, and I haven’t done anything with it. The hot weather has dried up many of my plants and…
Obedient Plant
I can’t resist a bargain, and while shopping at Lowe’s last week, I headed to the half off rack at the back of the lot. Perennials were on sale $3.00. I like to find plants that I don’t have and ones that will multiply and fill in the large spaces of my yard. The obedient plant…
Lantana Plants
If you are looking for a plant for a sunny area, that can withstand the heat, lantana plants are a great choice. It adds a lot of color to your garden, and the butterflies and hummingbirds love it! Lantana comes in a variety of colors, and this scarlet red is beautiful. Lantana makes a…
Recycled Garden Planters: Old Toolboxes
I love to go to local flea markets and antique shops, looking for items I can use as recycled garden planters. I tend to be drawn to galvanized buckets, tubs, and as of late, metal toolboxes. When I don’t pay much for an old bucket or tub, it doesn’t bother me to put them out…
Rudbeckia Flowers
I like to buy flowers that reseed, can be divided, and are easy to grow. When you have a big yard, with lots of space to be planted, it can become expensive. Plus, I like to create a garden space that will return the next year, and I can move on to another area. Rudbeckia…
Repurposed Pumpkins
I know…, it’s at least 90 degrees outside, and I am talking about pumpkins. But, I’m going to a craft show the end of September, so I need to start thinking fall. My repurposed pumpkin is made from the drawer of a little chest I kept in the closet to hold craft supplies. But, after moving…
Summer Home Tour: Decorating the Garden
I’ve been following the Summer Home Tour hosted by Michele at Shelstring blog and was happy when I was accepted to join the tour. There have been so many beautiful homes and great ideas for decorating your home. And believe me, I have saved them all to pinterest! Head on over to her blog to see what…
Rusty Bird Cage Garden Decor
I bought an old rusty bird cage years ago at the 450 mile yard sale. I think I paid $5.00 for it and brought it home. It’s been sitting in my yard, back in the woods where I often store my rusty finds. I found it the other day while I was cleaning around my…
Bread and Butter Zucchini
Zucchini is sneaky. You can go out one day and it’s 2 inches long. Two days later you can play baseball with it. After picking 7-8 from the garden this morning I thought I would try my hand at making bread and butter zucchini. I washed the zucchini and cut it up into small cubes….