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CONNIE W

Somerset, PA
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  • Here's another pic of the border next to the patio, it isn't finished yet, but this gives you an idea of how pretty it is with the rose bushes in bloom. 1
  • These are the Zinnias that I started from seed
  • The Zinnias are an amazing miracle to me, as I planted them from tiny, paper thin seeds, & they grew into these magnificant flowers! They are very low maintenence, they require very little water, they are lovely.
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The yard I created at my mobile home. The main focal point is the butterfly garden.

I replaced brown grass & mud with a raised flower bed, patio & flower beds. Nearly every plant benefits the butterfly, as it is either a nectar or host plant. I added a walkway and white ...»
DeAnna B
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL
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  • CONNIE W
    Commented on Jun 26, 2012
    Very nice - Love the color!
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Gardening: Now what do I do with this!?

I was sick that our tree in the front died and I had to have it cut down. I am thinking I could just put a large terracotta saucer on the tree stump for a bird bath...that would be the ...»
Susan T
Susan T Denton, TX
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    Commented on Jun 25, 2012
    Susan - I have gotten some great ideas since joining this site. It is my favorite!
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I am proud of my kitchen

Patty S
Patty S Sturgeon Bay, WI
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  • CONNIE W
    Commented on Jun 18, 2012
    Love the yellow Kitchen Aid!
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Can anyone help to identify? Saw these this evening entwined amongst the pines adjacent a nearby conservation area.

Are they wild? Would I want them in my wooded yard with my pines for color or are they invasive?
Lisa C
Lisa C Cumming, GA
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  • CONNIE W
    Commented on Jun 18, 2012
    Red Trumpet Vine - Yes it can be invasive. Dies back in my winter weather. Love the way it ...»
    looks when it blooms. I have had Hummingbirds nest in mine.

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  • The sink is the original one from the kitchen in the house, salvaged from the cellar. 18
  • The shelf is a $3 thrift store find. 7
  • The door knob plates from the old door. 1
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Potting Bench

When we replaced the old front door on our 100 year old home, I couldn't bring myself to throw the old one away. This is how we transformed it into a potting bench with repurposed lumber ...»
Lori J
Lori J Broken Bow, NE
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    Commented on Jun 18, 2012
    Love this idea!
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  • Bird House made with antique Copper Boiler. 12 Compartments, and insulated for heat and cold. 5
  • Another view of Copper boiler Bird house at side garden 3
  • Cookie and Buster visiting the garden pond 1
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I call it Foxglove Gardens

Just wanted to share some garden sights with you! this is just a small portion of my garden.
CONNIE W
CONNIE W Somerset, PA
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    Commented on Jun 15, 2012
    Shirley - I am not sure, I know I have bull frogs in the pond, think it may be one. My pond ...»
    is not large, and my frog population has grown so much in the last two years they are taking over.

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This is a birdbath I made from reclaimed glass vases, plates, bowls and an ashtray, glued together with epoxy.

Lori H
Lori H Renton, WA
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    Commented on Jun 14, 2012
    Very nice, I also make glass treasures.
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  • Mustangs. This is an intaglio carving and lit from the inside. It's carved like you would carve a mold, inverted. The outside image is like a negative. When lit from the inside the image appears possitive
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My Egg Carving

I just wanted to share some of my Ostrich Egg Carvings with you.
Carla K
Carla K Ouray, CO
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    Commented on Jun 14, 2012
    If you did this, all I can say is WOW!
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  • Photo of my water fountain, made using Rhubarb Leaves. 10

Just wanted to share a photo of the Fountain I made using Rhurbarb leaves.

I used 2 different size Rhubarb Leaves, but they need to be large.

You will need a large table, large pieces of plastic. Play sand I am not sure how much, but a large bag. Place the plastic bag flat on the table. Take the sand and form it making a dome. It will need to be enough for the leaf to cover. Sand should be heaved up in the center.

Place the leaf over the sand, leaf should be out ...»

CONNIE W
CONNIE W Somerset, PA
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    Commented on Jun 13, 2012
    Marg - I think it was Thompson's but I am not positive. I know I bought it a a Lowe's. I ...»
    believe I used Gloss finish on these.

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name of weed

I live in Chicago, and this beautiful weed comes back every year, what is the name of it?
Dawn C
Dawn C Chicago, IL
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  • CONNIE W
    Commented on Jun 13, 2012
    It is mallow. Love it but it was so invasive in my garden. I just wanted rid of it.
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