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Oct 10, 2016 6:11 PM CST
Name: tfc
North Central TX (Zone 8a)
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
There used to be a small garden shop that had a guy working for them that spent his time doing really creative stuff. I wish I remembered exactly what he did with some of the chairs. (Wonder if I bought my chairs there when they were closing?) Seems like he'd use peat moss along the seat and then plant really pretty annuals in colorful combinations. He also did some really cool mosaic stuff. I bought an incomplete bird bath b/c I thought one day I'd at least re-use the tiles. Sigh. Still haven't done it yet. But it's the light green upside down doodah in the picture above that shows my 'spare parts'.

Hope you get that chair!
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Oct 15, 2016 9:22 AM CST
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Name: Donald
Eastland county, Texas (Zone 8a)
Raises cows Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: Texas Plant Identifier
More junk. This is the top half of a double boiler. The bottom had a copper bottom and has developed pin holes. I'd sort of planned to use this for an orchid since the bottom is full of holes, but I think I'm going to plant this Portulacaria afra 'Spekboom' - commonly called 'Elephant Bush' - in it and hang it here. I'm having to continually move the plant because the squirrels will eat it if it's easily accessible. I was considering just getting rid of it, but if I can get it suspended it'll probably be too much trouble for them. I wonder if the birds are going to like that handle for a perch?
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Oct 15, 2016 10:16 AM CST
Name: JoJo
Texas (Zone 8b)
Bee Lover Region: Texas Enjoys or suffers hot summers Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Native Plants and Wildflowers Irises
Hibiscus Garden Art Frogs and Toads Dragonflies Dog Lover Daylilies
Donald that is so cool
Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That's the fun of them.
You're always learning !
Helen Mirren
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Oct 15, 2016 11:28 AM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
Cat Lover Charter ATP Member Keeper of Poultry I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Keeps Horses
Roses Plant Identifier Farmer Raises cows Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Level 2
The insulators add an artistic touch!
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Oct 15, 2016 1:09 PM CST
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Name: Donald
Eastland county, Texas (Zone 8a)
Raises cows Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: Texas Plant Identifier
porkpal said:The insulators add an artistic touch!


More junk nodding . I have a bucket full of different sizes and shapes. I've started using them when I make a sling. Not putting up electric fences now and new insulators are plastic and unattractive (there's a bucket of those too Smiling ).
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Oct 15, 2016 2:18 PM CST
Maryland (Zone 7b)
Passionate about Native Plants
Bee Lover Salvias Native Plants and Wildflowers Hummingbirder Critters Allowed Garden Photography
Butterflies Birds Region: Texas Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Photo Contest Winner 2021
I just love rusty stuff! A welder made this piece. It's a Turkey Vulture Sculpture. Hilarious!

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Oct 15, 2016 2:28 PM CST
Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)
Region: New Mexico Region: Arizona Region: Ukraine Cactus and Succulents Plant Identifier Plays in the sandbox
Greenhouse Bromeliad Adeniums Morning Glories Avid Green Pages Reviewer Brugmansias
I love all of the rusty stuff posted! That turkey vulture is great!
Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics!
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Oct 15, 2016 2:49 PM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
Cat Lover Charter ATP Member Keeper of Poultry I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Keeps Horses
Roses Plant Identifier Farmer Raises cows Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Level 2
That vulture is COOL!

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