Happy Spring!!!

 Hello, Spring! You make me sooooooo happy! It's my absolute favorite time of the year! Spring flowers, magical light, fresh air, new life, warmth, did I mention sunlight and flowers, being outdoors more, green grass, renewed energy, not freezing to death... It's a happy time of year. This winter has been tough, but brighter, happier days are ahead, I just know it.

For the last few weeks, I've been gathering up a few plants when I'm in town and starting to work in the yard some. Dang, it's been a mess and needs some attention. Anyways, here's one of the rusty, bottomless buckets! I recycle and use trampoline springs to hang the buckets (and sometimes lanterns) in from the gazebo. We brought in a tool box with random items in it one time and the springs were a part of that collection and they've been put to use.

I had to go on a supply run for my shop, but somehow my truck turned into the garden center on the way home ;) I found a few things I've been wanting and came home and was able to work in the yard for a little while! 

Did I mention fresh air, sunshine, and playing in the dirt? Oh it was magical and peaceful! 

I created a little video on how I planted herbs in this old bird cage. Hope you enjoy it. 

(I really need to work on my video skills, but hey, we try. My phone cut off and I had to start back up...#reallife) 

 For the time being, the birdcage is hanging from the gazebo. Not sure if that's where I'm going to leave it or not, as I'm still planting a few more things and getting everything arranged like I want it...

Is this not the tiniest little fern you've ever seen??? It was so cute and I just had to have it, because I knew it would be perfect for that clay pot! 

Stay tuned, I promise to share more gardening pictures, videos, and tips this spring. Until next time, Happy Spring and Happy Planting! Go get your hands in the soil! 

Rust, White, and Blue - Our Rustic Gazebo Dressed Up for Summer!

Happy Memorial Day! May we never forget the sacrifice of so many for the freedom we have. 

This morning I decided to get out and decorate the gazebo for summer time! Some of my early spring flowers were already fading and it was time to straighten up the yard and replace a few plants. It's turned hot and dry, so I found a few more drought resistant (or so they claim) plants to fill in a few places. 

This rusty meat grinder has been attached to the gazebo rail for a long time. I'm not sure why or where it came from. Jeff may have put it there - I'm just not sure... Anyways, today I added a little succulent to it and now I'm wondering why I didn't do that a long time ago! 

 I recently picked up a big stack of buntings at a sale and dyed them to have a vintage and tea stained look. I hung one on the front of the gazebo and love the way it looks!   Rust, White, and Blue!

We are grilling tonight, so I'm fixing to go clip some of the herbs for a corn on the cob herb butter recipe!

P.S I'll have the several of the buntings at the Mineola Antique Fair next week, so you can get one in time for the Fourth of July or message me if you would like to order one to be shipped to you.