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Friday, August 13, 2010

Container Gardening



Now to all of you avid gardeners, I have a little disclaimer here: I am not what I what I would consider a true gardener. I have a garden, and enjoy working in it when I can. And I have high hopes that one day, I'll actually know what in the world I'm doing.

But at least for now, my friend across the street~ THE gardener in our neighborhood~ is kind enough to give me advice and even offers to work with me in my garden. So I bake cookies for her family. She thinks she is getting a better deal, but I know better. :)


So, all that said, when I can cut a bouquet of my own flowers, it definitely brings a smile to my face! I think hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful flowers...





I have planted one hydrangea bush so far, but plan on adding another to the back yard next year...

Sometimes when you buy a forgotten, unloved home, it can be difficult to know where to start! We have concentrated on the inside, because it needed all the time we could give it...but I have dreams of what the yard and garden will look like one day!

Meanwhile, I have discovered a deep and abiding love for the art of container gardening. Adding a few containers of varying kind and size in with your other flowers and shrubs allows you to mix it up a bit: plant spring bulbs in a pot, then remove it when it is done flowering. Replace it with a mix of annuals for the summer. For me, it is a way to have a little variety in my garden.
I love using galvanized buckets and bins, little red wheelbarrows, and of course, clay pots. Almost anything can be used to plant flowers in! :)
But my favorite "container" is the vintage washer I found for sale at my friend's store years back.


I have never EVER regretted this purchase! It makes me happy every time I see it! Every spring, my baby daffodils come up, and I plant petunias every summer. :)


Do you see the ivy to the right of the washer? This has been growing in a cedar planter for years, and I love it! It provides green all year! I get mixed opinions on ivy in general, but I am for it. I allow it to wrap behind and in front of the washer, because I like the way it looks. It's true that ivy is an invasive plant, though, and you have to keep an eye on it!
Growing up, I was always an "inside" girl. I never thought I'd have a garden. I didn't like working in the yard at all. Funny how owning this little house has changed that!
Well, that's all for me tonight! Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you all enjoy the weekend! :)
Blessings,
Jenni



5 comments:

  1. That's terrific Jenni! I love your "planter"! And I too strive to be a true gardener one day, so yep, I think the neighbor is doing you a service;) Isn't it nice how things work out, you bake, learn gardening and get to share time with a kindred spirit!

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  2. Hello Jenni,
    Thank you for your visit, you also have that special touch! Your gardening is beautiful, photo's prove that :)
    x0x0
    Dore
    I will see you soon

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  3. Just wanted to say those blue hydrangeas are gorgeous!
    BTW, did you know you could change the color of hydrangeas by adding ash to the soil? Just a tidbit of information I learned.

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  4. I always enjoy seeing your washer turned flower pot. It's so pretty! I love working out in our yard and like you, we lots of ideas and plans for the future!

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  5. nice container, i loved your last photo.

    Just like to share with you a famous quote...

    "The voice of parents is the voice of gods, for to their children they are heaven's lieutenants. " -- Shakespeare

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