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Valerie A

Phoenix, AZ
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Fantastic looking spiral garden. Very classy looking and functional as well. Ran acoss this on Facebook today.

Here is the link.

http://themicrogardener.com/4-step-guide-to...# and specific instructions for the gabion sturctue here http://www.ehow.com/how_5487235_build-gabion... (thanks to Anne G for pointing me to it)

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Gail Salminen Canada
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making fairy gardens awaiting for spring to arrive

Carla De Bauche
Carla De Bauche Sturgeon Bay, WI
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  • Our 1916 cast iron sink now serving as a fountain and potting bench. 2
  • Summertime ~ aprons skirt the sink and hide the recirculating pump. 3
  • Fall ~ a gourd tower made from hay, gourds and a bottle drying rack with a burlap skirt.
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My Favorite Garden Repurpose ~ Potting Sink Fountain

Little did I know when I made this old sink into a potting bench/fountain last summer that it would become a year-round garden accent as well! Here it is decorated for summer, fall and ...»
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Barb Rosen
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE
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    Commented on Mar 17, 2013
    Love that your sink skirt is an APRON!! So clever!! :-)
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  • A living, spinning, spice rack. Nuff said! :) 2
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Plan your dream garden with Shirley's help!

Miriam I
Miriam I New York, NY
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    Commented on Feb 22, 2013
    Wonderful idea!
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Who doesn't like sample paint????

I love, love, love the new sample size paints you can get from the big box home improvement stores! Never again will I buy a 2oz bottle from a craft store! The "oops" table at HD always ...»
Jaye L
Jaye L Brighton, CO
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    Commented on Jul 13, 2012
    What a cute idea! Love it.
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  • Here is the view of the front of the yard. I built this flower bed by myself. This weekend I added a clear coat to the wood, fresh mulch & new white rock. Small changes can make a big difference. 11
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The yard I created at my mobile home. The main focal point is the butterfly garden.

DeAnna B
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL
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    Lovely! I want to sit there!!
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  • Here is a view from the swing, Galliardia, Coreospis & Salvia, with Coneflower in the back 1
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The yard I created at my mobile home. The main focal point is the butterfly garden.

DeAnna B
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL
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    That's a very pretty view, a great place to relax!
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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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    Commented on Jul 13, 2012
    Lovely!! Good job, DeAnna!
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