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Linda B

Blogger | Trumbull, CT http://twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com/
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About Me:

I have a craft/home blog with my sister where we share everything we do.

Favorite area of home improvement:

My favorite area of home improvement is EVERYTHING! I want to improve the yard, our deck, front porch, interior, everything!


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Our Flower "Bed"

Penny's Vintage Home
Penny's Vintage Home Clovis, NM
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    Beautiful and awesome, Penny. Everything!
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  • The door - Now what I refer to as out Hallway Mantle! 2
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  • No one is better suited to be quoted on our display more so than the loveable Dr. Seuss!!
  • A lovely little close up
  • The door before I got my hands on it!
  • This was the original one I had made - but it sold.
  • The view from our kitchen!
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From Curb Side Door to First Impression Art Piece!

Well, with all of our renovations - we have finally reached the decorating stage, and as I typically sell all of my creations - I decided that this one was for us! Displaying just how fun ...»
and quirky our little family really is! And now we finally have a place for all of our coats, scarves, purses, sweaters and more! A fun piece not only to make but to display!

Come visit our faebook page for more inspiration and fun with re-purposing!

http://www.facebook.com/gypsybarn

Gypsy Barn
Gypsy Barn Canada
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    Commented 3 days ago
    I have to find a door like that. I need. I need. I need. :) Thanks for posting. I'm pinning ...»
    also. Linda

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Gypsy Barn Sweet Inspirations by JP designs Kim~ Made in a Day
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Chippy, Rusty Cast Iron Chair

Using my old, rusty, cast iron chair as a place to display my red mandevella makes me happy to look at!
Sweet Inspirations by JP designs
Sweet Inspirations by JP ... Hopewell Junction, NY
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    Commented 3 days ago
    I love this, JP. I found a cast iron chair at a tag sale. It's a little rusty but I'm not ...»
    spray painting it! I like the rust, too!! So glad you are settled!! Your friend, Linda

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How to Make a Birdbath

I wanted to make a simple birdbath so I had the idea of using PVC piping. Then I bought a white plastic tray at Joann Fabrics and glued that to the top of the PVC pipe. Wala! Birdbath!!
Linda B
Linda B Trumbull, CT 3 days ago
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    Laura LeBach 13 hours ago
    cute idea....gonna put one in my flower bed. thanx for the idea
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  • Mount birdhouses on old ladders to create functional garden accents.I painted the ladders and the birdhouses in the same barn red to make them a grouping. They bring color to a shady area covered in ivy.Best of all, they are occupied! 1

Repurpose ladders into birdhouse stands!

Mount birdhouses on old ladders to create functional garden accents. I painted the ladders and the birdhouses in the same barn red to make them a grouping. They bring color to a shady area covered with ivy. Best of all, they are occupied!

http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com

Barb Rosen
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE
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  • Our whimsical kitchen herb garden... on rollers 1

Upcycling old wash tubs and chimney flues

A dump find of old wash tubs and chimney flues and paint made a whimsical kitchen herb garden. In the winter I roll them inside and enjoy fresh/dried herbs all winter.
Karen S
Karen S Chaseburg, WI
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    Commented on May 09, 2013
    Love the colors, too. Want, need... :)
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  • This is what my backyard looked like after a recent rainstorm. 2
  • lasagna gardening- laying down newspaper on the grass 2
  • covered tthe newspaper with cardboard
  • After running out of newpaper and boxes had brilliant idea to use paper lawn refuse bags to complete the rest of the yard. Still ended up with blisters and sore hands from cutting 55 bags! :(
  • Thought that 5 yards of garden soil would be enough to cover the yard- NOPE- only covered half- Had to order 5 more yards. Mulch is on order for after the planting! 1
  • 5 yards of soil only covered half my yard! Had to order 5 more yards!!!
  • Finally done applying all of the soil (10 yards worth)! Placed birdbath in center-this wil be one focal point in my dream garden! Watered the soil.
  • Mulch added today- My blank garden slate is ready and I am ready to begin transforming my yard into my secret garden! Let the garden games begin :) SOOO excited!
  • I've been buying perennials and herbs to plant.
  • In the meantime, while waiting for "planting time", I bought and installed a cool OUTDOOR sink!!!
  • Some of the seeds we've planted have started to come up ! So excited!!! 1
  • My future grandson-in-law carved a cute little stool out of a tree stump! Here it is by some tulips that have brightened up the yard, motivating me with sign of great things to come! 1
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Transforming my Backyard into a Secret Garden- Part 1

Love my backyard, but after a rainstorm it turns into a lake! I've decided to completely get rid of the grass and transform it into a beautiful, peaceful flower garden retreat. I will not ...»
only be adding soil to the low spots which will help redirect the water, but I will create a beautiful space where I would much rather spend my time with the flowers and plants than cutting the grass :) Huge undertaking, but I am psyched up for it!

So far, I have used some "lasagna gardening" techniques- covered all of the grass (and weeds!) with newspaper, cardboard or paper yard refuse bags. Second step, top that with garden soil mix. I am waiting until I'm sure there are no more frost advisories before I start to plant my flowers and vines. I've started collecting the seedlings I'm going to plant as well as growing some from seeds. (I've got an ENTIRE back yard to fill with flowers!!!) I've been planning my secret garden layout and I can't wait until I can actually start planting my flowers! Wish me luck!

Irma
Irma Trenton, MI
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    Commented on May 09, 2013
    Very cool idea! Can't wait to see the 'after'. Have a great weekend. Linda
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Gardening: Can Sugar and Epsom Salts Help Your Plants Grow?

I've been researching sugar and Epsom Salts and I've come up with some positive explanations on how these two items help plants grow stronger. ...»

According to what I've read sugar doesn't really feed the plant itself. It feeds the micro-organisms that live around the roots of the plant. It's these organisms that break down nutrients making it easier for the plant to absorb them.

Epsom Salts contain hydrated magnesium sulfate which are necessary for plant growth. Magnesium helps strengthen the plant's cell walls which aids in drawing up nutrients from the soil.

Since neither of these items are harmful I'm going to try them in my garden this year - both vegetables and flowers and will report back any outstanding results!

Does anyone know about these two common substances and how they might work on the garden?

Best wishes, Linda

Linda B
Linda B Trumbull, CT on May 09, 2013
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    Sandy valencour 4 days ago
    Question, I have lilac trees that have NEVER grown in over 20 years. Very few blooms, if they ...»
    bloom at all. I did not plant these, someone else did. They are in the only place the sun shines for any length of time. Would Epsom salts work on them? Any other ideas? I have no place to transplant due to shaded yard. I am open for ANY suggestions.

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