Showing posts from July, 2017

YARD of FLOWERS 2017 Garden Tour

July 30, 2017
The Yard of Flowers is my sister in law Kris's yard and gardens.  As you can see, Kris, like me, is a junk gardener.  I love how the rusty fencing, turquoise container, galvanized pitcher and stencil all mix so freely with both zinnias, cosmos and hydrangea.


A Junk Garden Makeover for a Dated Birdhouse Planter

July 29, 2017
This cutesy country birdhouse planter was at a neighborhood rummage sale on Friday.  It was priced at $2.  


Succulents in a Junk Garden

July 24, 2017
This photo of a small garden area next to my deck was taken June 9th, 2017, about a week after planting.  Several varieties of annual and perennial sedums, and sweet alyssum make up the majority of the planting.  I also purchased a $13 plastic succulent basket with a variety of different plants.


2017 Covered Patio Summer Decor Video

July 22, 2017
I was hoping to video my junk garden tour this year or at least part of it. Today I am practicing with a short video of my covered patio area.  I shared still photos of my covered patio  here , but I hope you will click on the video and see the changes since June.  The video is under two minutes. 2007 Organized Clutter Covered Patio Decor My annual junk garden tour and my sister in law's Yard of Flowers tour is coming very soon!


The Prettiest Window Box in Town 2017

July 21, 2017
The prettiest window box in my town is not mine!  It's my sister in law Kris's.


Cousin Sue's Blooming Place Tour

July 17, 2017
Today I am sharing my cousin Susan's flower border and container gardens.  While Susan is not a junk gardener, she has a real knack for garden design and art.  I hope you enjoy the tour!


Junk Garden Tour Sneak Preview

July 15, 2017
It seems like I have complained about the weather almost all spring and now summer!  It's been wet, and it's been cool, and it's been cloudy.  While I think the perennials may have enjoyed the extra moisture, I think my annuals would have preferred more heat and sun.   Today, my very first Asiatic Lily bud opened, so I will be sharing my 2017 garden tour very soon.    Here is a sneak preview of some of the flowers and junk too!


Buffalo Check Desktop & Upcycled Jewelry Holders

July 13, 2017
 This simple farmhouse-style desk was in my youngest daughter's room.  I recently gave it some personality!


Fun Junk Garden Vignettes from the Yard of Flowers

July 06, 2017
 Finally, we are getting some warm weather and sunshine again here in northern Minnesota.  Our annuals still need to do some growing before the 2017 garden tours, but for today I am sharing some awesome junk garden vignettes at my sister in law Kris's house!  This is my HAPPY PLACE too!  Galvanized bucket and gym locker baskets!  Love!


Progress in the Junk Garden July 1st

July 02, 2017
Back on May 28th, I planted and diagrammed my front yard junk garden border.  Early on in June the weather was ideal, but as the month progressed, it got cooler and much wetter.  The perennials seem to be thriving but the warm weather annuals are slow to grow.