Garden Fun and Function

Good morning everyone.  I am a day late on posting - so sorry.  I took advantage of a near perfect day to get my garden in yesterday.  WHEW is this old gal pooped!!!!!
We are supposed to have rain just about everyday for the next week, so yesterday was my shot at getting it done.

Sunday I posted a picture of my purple chair and everyone seemed to like it.  I love my yard and gardens, but there is nothing formal about anything I do.  I like formal gardens, but that just isn't me.
I am all about WHIMSY!
I love using things in an unconventional way.

As a side story - I had an uncle years ago that made all kinds of doo-dads and whirly gigs for his yard.  I used to think he was silly.  My aunt would spend money on feeding all the stray cats and nature outdoors.  I, as well as my siblings, thought she had lost her mind. 
OH MY GOODNESS  - I have turned into both of them!!!!  I know they are looking down and laughing at my silliness as well!

I will show some pictures today of how to use items in a new way in the yard and garden.  I know some of you may have seen a couple of these - but I hope it gives everyone a few ideas!
NOTE:  Most of these are from summers past - my garden isn't big yet!

This is a farm implement flower I have in the garden.  It was unfinished when I purchased it years ago - I added paint.

This is a birdhouse attached to the handle of an old shovel.  The shovel end was broken in the middle.

 

 

The old washtub  makes a great garden container.  Rubber animal water container in front contains lettuce.  A painted metal basket on left contains lettuce as well.

A second wash tub contains flowers - an old chair holding a pot of flowers, whiskey barrel of chives - pieces of drift wood in odd shapes.

Rain barrels.  One store bought - the other is homemade.  Clean 55 gal. drum, scrap piece of hose (works for over flow), and a piece of screen and a budgy cord.

I use a spare piece of plastic lattice in the garden between the zucchini and the tomatoes.  It keeps the squash from taking over.

A wood pallet placed up against the fence works for vining cucumbers.

Ice cream parlor chair turned into planter.  I have 2 of these in different colors.


This gives you an idea of how unconventional  I am!  Shoot I used to have a church pew on the from porch, until it finally started giving out - then my neighbor took it!

I have a red metal old fashioned headboard as a center piece of my perennial bed (I couldn't find a good picture).  It is a flower "bed" is it not???

I just love a little whimsy and fun.  My neighbors all seem to enjoy it as well.  I have met people out walking their dogs in the alley, that stop me and tell how much they enjoy walking by the yard.  These are people I don't know.  I am glad it puts joy in someone else's life as well as mine!

It's your yard - have fun.  You can decorate and add color and fun for little or no money. 
I LOVE MY YARD ART.

Do you have any  fun pieces in your yard and garden?  Any new ways to use old items?  Give us a shout!
ENJOY