My Container Gardens #7: It's Done!!!

How nice! Those beds seem to be getting lots of sun. I wish mine got more. Are you past the last frost date where you are? I am pleased that one of my front beds is doing really well although I see that the forget me nots are not so thick this year but the delphiniums are looking great. I’ve planted some more beside the ones from last year and I did a search on dividing delph’s and it says every 3 years so next spring I’ll do that.

I wanted to go out today too to get some wave petunias for my whiskey barrel but I haven’t seen them out…guess its too cold. I should think in another week though.

-- Dahlitsa

WELL GRANDMA T IT IS LOOKING GOOD, IF I HAD THAT RUSTY MILK CHURN I WOULD TAKE OFF THE LID AND FIND A BIG POT THAT WILL SIT IN THE NECK AND PLANT A TRAILING SKY BLUE SOFINIA PETUNA IN IT WHICH WHEN IT TRAILS DOWN WILL LOOK STUNNING AGAINST THE RED/BROWN OF THE CHURN.
LIGHT BLUE OR TURQUOISE IS THE IDEAL COMPLIMENTARY COLOUR FOR BROWN . AND USE THE LID AS A POT STAND TO RAISE UP A POT .
I LIKE OTHERS HAVE WATCHED THIS PROJECT OF YOURS FROM THE START AND YOU ARE TO BE CONGRATULATED ON SEEING THIS THROUGH WITH SUCH A GREAT RESULT.
REGARDS MIKE

-- MIKE MILTON COMMON U.K.

i love you chair. So inviting

PUUURDY

I have an old metal chair I want to do something with

-- NS Zone 5B 200 KM East of Halifax cheers Bunting------Having a place to go – is a home. Having someone to love – is a family.

What a pretty sight ….Perfect! Milk jug looks perfect in the original condition. My goodness, you have
been busy and your hard work shows. Love that chair, who would have thought Thank you for your postings GrandmaT.

-- blooz 5b - You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt. ~author unkown

Thank you for all your lovely comments!!! Have to admit I am very tired and everything hurts at the moment. But it is what I call “good pain”. Pain that resulted from me “playing in my dirt” LOL!!!! It has been a fun journey from the initial idea, shopping, decopauging, weeding, tearing out that awful black rubber edging to final placement and planting of all my wonderful finds. Now I get to enjoy watching the baskets and containers get nice and full of blooms!!! :-)

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

Oh Dahlista ... I think our final frost date is May 24th or something like that. Me, I have always begun my planting on Mother’s Day Weekend. Never had any trouble … okay … where is that wood to knock on … LOL!!! And yes, that bed gets lots of sun and heat … all day long.

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

I almost was begging a neighbour yesterday to til the garden

But he would not, He says it is too wet but it’s dry as a bone

I am anxious to get it planted

OH my patience….

-- NS Zone 5B 200 KM East of Halifax cheers Bunting------Having a place to go – is a home. Having someone to love – is a family.

GrandmaT, looking absolutely lovely.. :) Really like the chair though, top notch.

-- Planting Daylilies in Kentucky, zone 6b

Thanks Scott! :-)

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

well done!
love that milk can. It’s in the perfect spot!

You will have to start doing the neighbour’s yards to keep your creativity going.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)

GranT
It looks so inviting!
And that chair: you sure picked the right flowers. When they cascade over the chair it is going to be truly amazing!!:-)

But my favorite is still that little “stick” one!
Great Job!

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a

Hi GrandmaT…Wow have you been a busy girl.The white chair looks amazing.And the garden is really cute with all your treasures in it.Looks great.You should be very proud of your efforts.

-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more

Thanks MsD, “E”, and Bon for your wonderful words. I am really pleased with how everything turned out. It really adds interest to the side of the house. And I think once those pots fill out the color will be awesome. Even got a few comments from the neighbors!!! And yah, I like that Spindle Back Chair too. Took hubby “2 seconds” to measure and cut a circle in the seat.

Oh, I found another cool item that I will post a picture of when I pick it up next Saturday. It is a large twine/limb basket for our back patio. Substantial enough to make a statement all on it’s own. Can’t wait for you all to see it!!! I get in so much “trouble” when I go to that Market … hahahaha!!!

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

GranT
can hardly wait tosee what got you into “trouble”!
Must be very special!!

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a

lovely, !!!just lovely!!!!

-- Central northish Ontario

Thanks Greenthumb!!! :-)

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

”E” ... I am partial to the little “tree limb” chair too … it has such character. Thanks for the kind words above … and I do so love “trouble” – hahahaha!!!!

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

and you thought you were finished ! hah all it took was a trip to the market

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)

Me saying “I am done” is a big joke with hubby and I during gardening season. Cuz without realizing it, I always say, “oh just this one more flower” or “oh just this one more pot and then I am done”. And of course, I am never quite done … so hubby just laughs at me and says “really, you are done???!!!!” Guess after 33 years, he knows I will never truly be “done”—ever—with my flowers. Poor man with his ever shrinking wallet. Good thing he loves me. hahahahaha!!!!!

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

G’maT, great job!! Nothing beats that feeling of satisfaction of getting a bed the way you like it, achieving your goals for the planting part of the season!

You are not done, however! I’ve got a load of stellas for you (check your PMs)! But then…who is ever truly done with a garden?

Again…excellent work! I can’t wait to see it!

-- Living on the square...Metro Detroit

Thanks “D”!!!! I appreciate your wonderful comments. Be good to see you again, talk some gardening, and walk around the yard. Gathering some of my Mallow’s for you and we’ll see what else you might want pieces of.

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b