Very cute, Sally

Thanks :o)

Sally - some limbs last much longer than others. I really like the longevity of driftwood, my favorite for use as accents in the gardens. I haven't used them for bird houses but I will as soon as I find the right piece.

Pirl,
This was an old limb to begin with so no wonder it didn't last more than a few years. I would love to find driftwood.

Even with 14 beaches out here, it isn't easy to find the right pieces. Some are impossibly heavy and way too big!


My luckiest find was the first huge piece that was hollowed out:





I found this on the beach in the Bahamas, 10 years ago, and managed to fit it in the luggage and get it home!

Arlene
I love your thoughtfulness and sense of humor. If any basketball players should happen by, I am sure they will be comfortable on your new bench. LOL
Gary

Thanks, Gary. If it should happen that a few basketball players arrive they could sand down a spot on the porch ceiling for me because I'd have to get on a ladder to do it. They could unload "stuff" from the very high storage wall in the garage. I'd be generous and go to the dump with all of it. The more I look around the more I see jobs for them!

Pirl,
Laughing, I forgot how surrounded you were by water. Such a beautiful view. It looks so peaceful and I love to hear water lapping.

Gorgeous find!!!

I am so laughing! You must have had one large suitcase. I would have worn it on my shoulders to get it home!

Good one Gary!

Our area is called a peninsula for good reasons! As long as the water stays where it is I don't get to hear it lapping and don't want to hear it at home!

The minute I spotted that piece I knew I'd make it fit even if I had to leave clothes behind!

Laughing! A true gardener!

You ladies are doing some very creative stuff with what most people consider to be scrap.
Pirl, Jo Ann and others, your gardening skills and creativity always inspire me improve.
My main project this year is to do some rearranging. Expanding the daylily seedling bed and cutting out some sod after the willow stump is ground down. DW want me to diversify the front garden so I better get on it if I want to continue to live here with her under the same roof.
I am doing mostly seed starting this year. Only buying some complimentary plants for the grand scheme of things.
front bed

WOW Mike,
What beautiful property.

I love that is so full! It must have lots of colorful blooms all summer long!

Inspiring photos, everyone! I really love the way that driftwood looks with the plants in/by it. What a gorgeous silvery colour - mmm... You should send in a photo next time around for the 'container' category in the photo competition.

Love your home and the glorious garden, Mike. Starting from seed is a long process - we've been through it often enough. Have fun!

Mika - I love the color of the driftwood as well. I've entered the photo of that piece of driftwood many times and it's never won. The stump and clematis has been a winner, thankfully.

Mike,
Nice daylily bed!!! I would love the chance to make a bed bigger, but I already have and they are outlined in black border. That's as good as ''set in stone.''
I'll bet your wife would keep you in the end.

Pirl,
Try again. How many neat driftwood plantings could there be? I think the wood is gorgeous!

Really nice front bed, Mike!

Mike, love that garden and curious how you plan to diversify? I'm assuming fewer daylilies and more contrasting plants?

Ditto on the compliments for that beautiful garden bed Mike!