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May 25/09
Wanting/needing to connect my trees, to make it easier to cut the grass, I have started to slowly add little flowerbeds here and there.
This bed connects my Osage Orange tree and an English Chestnut tree. I have transplanted two Japanese Maples into this spot, providing them with a little shade. I have also spread white clover seed over the new beds to, hopefully, hold back the weeds until I can get some flowers etc planted. (probably next year’s project).
Now, to my art!
The Osage Orange tree (in the first picture) has really nasty thorns on it. Under this tree I have placed a sculpture of a guy jumping some hurdles. The symbolism, I thought, was that he is overcoming barriers that are like thorns along one’s path.
Behind the tree I have placed a metal fence, helping to contain the area and keep passersby from getting too close to the tree.
Between the two Maples (in the second picture) I have placed these two pieces of art. I’ll let the viewer create his/her own interpretation of these pieces.
And what are these pieces of art? The fence and the “whatevers” are the old grates and burners from our barbeque. Rather than just tossing them into the garbage I thought they would make great additions to the garden. I like a little intrigue!! And, I am a hoarder, you know!
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
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14 comments so far
jroot
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posted 466 days ago
I love to see 3D art in a garden. It makes it much more personal. Well done, MsDebbieP
-- jroot
Eklectic
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posted 466 days ago
WOW!!!
This is really ’’eklectic’’! I love it!
Can’t wait to see what else you will come up with!!
-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a
MsDebbieP
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posted 466 days ago
thanks :)
i’m keeping my eyes open. Soon, people will be walking around holding onto all their things, saying “no Debbie. It’s not junk yet!” :)
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
GrandmaT
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posted 466 days ago
I really love all the art and niches that you are incorporating into your gardens!!!! Very symbolic and very “you”!!! And giggled when you said what the second art piece was … I LOVE IT!!!!!
-- "A beautiful garden is a work of heart" -- Royal Oak, MI - Zone 5
Eklectic
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posted 466 days ago
Soon, people will be walking around holding onto all their things, saying “no Debbie. It’s not junk yet!” :)
Welcome to my world! I had to start making my own! LOL
-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a
mario1360
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posted 466 days ago
i repeat, you are so artistic, bravo….
-- south shore montreal, zone 5a, whish it was 9
Rog
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posted 465 days ago
Thats a cool garden statue but Ms Debbie deer love clover and given your love of the clever deer finding the nuts in your yard. LOL Maybe white clover isnt on the deer salad list but most clover is. I have a purple clover field and the deer and elk love it. Anyways your garden makes me want to get back out in mine. Yours always Rog
-- Listen quitely and nature will tell you what to do..Open your eyes widely and you will be amazed..
Iris43
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posted 465 days ago
I love the sculpture of the leaping guy. He looks right at home there. Very creative, MsDeb, and makes very evident your sense of humour. Love it!
-- 'To plant a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow'
MsDebbieP
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posted 465 days ago
thanks everyone.
As for the clover, we have lots of clover throughout our yard so I hope my patches of clover won’t make a difference.
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
firecaster
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posted 465 days ago
This adds alot of interest to a yard. Looks great.
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Bon
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posted 465 days ago
Very nice conversation pieces Debbie.I am really loving all the unique things you are incrporating into your gardens.Lookin good.
-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more
MsDebbieP
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posted 465 days ago
thanks :)
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan
Chris
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posted 464 days ago
I love unique pieces in the garden and if they’re repurposed and saved from the landfill it’s even better! I really like what you’re doing MsDebbie. Your gardens have so much personality.
MsDebbieP
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posted 464 days ago
thanks Chris :)
it’s a slow process but it’s getting there
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan