A touch of Whimsy

Gardening can be so much fun!

It doesn't have to be all utilitarian.  adding a touch of whimsy can go al long way to be a joy to be in & around Whatever kind of garden it is. 

Antique metal bed frames can be used as a trellis or just a focal point. whether it is in a flower garden for climbing roses, colobine or the like or in the veg patch for climbing cucumber or squash.  If it is for the veg patch just make sure it is anchored so the vines don't pull it down. This would be lovely on a porch with potted plants on either end. I may have to do that this summer. Smaller twin frames can be used as a gate as well.  So cute!

 A vintage tonka dump truck can hold a small potted plant on the porch. I did that for a few years with this one then decided to have my Gnomes play with it in the flower garden last summer.  Small bird baths can hold water for bees & butterflies just add a few colorful stones for them to perch on. Cute & practical.

 Vintage bikes painted a pretty color can be placed by a garden path or in the middle of a garden with small plants around it. 

Something inexpensive as small colorful bottles hung up by their necks with wire. I don't recommend Jute or twine as they break down & may cause a bottle to fall & break Either in a group or one here one there. Shiny Costume jewelry hung up on fences are cute too. The bottles & jewelry can do double duty both as the cuteness factor & also may scare off birds & animals that may munch of your hard grown beauties. 

Whatever thingies you have on hand that make you smile & can take the weather put out to make you smile while you weed, harvest or walk by & smell the roses as it were. You are only limited by your imagination. If you have need inspiration you can always check on Pintrest for some ideas.  Cheap & easy or expensive it is up to you.  Now go & create a garden with a touch of whimsey.

Love to all

Mick