Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Rusty Crusty Junk in the Garden


I shared the flower bed on the west side of the sunroom with you yesterday.    H and I worked in the flower bed on the east side this morning,  so I wanted to share it with you today. 


Before I show you the flower bed though,   I wanted to share how the sun room will open up and become part of the out doors......


Most of the French door that surround the sunroom  will open with just a little work to get them behind the furniture that sits in front of them.


Does this bring the outside in.......or bring the inside out?      


Okay,  now for a look at the flower bed  
  A good share of  what is in this flower bed is what I call.....rusty crusty junk!     The centerpiece of the flower bed is my vintage grocery cart.


H picked up these hay trolly's a while back at a yard sale and I have them repurposed as part of the rock  border around the flower bed.    H has the big hay tines somewhere around here,  but couldn't lay his hands on the today.   


I have several bird feeders .......the first one is a rusty shovel welded to a piece of rebar.   I picked it up a few years back on a trip to Round Top.


I have a metal art bird sitting in the bird seed.    We have so many cats around here that not too many birds stop by to eat,,  but we do have a few.
 

In the right corner of the photo is another bird feeder made with a pot.......


This bird feeder is made with a metal coffee pot......


I want to plant my grocery cart with flowers ,   but for now


I have a concrete angel bird feeder in it.
 

Slowly but surely  the flower beds are getting cleaned up.    My medicine is beginning to kick in and I am feeling much better,  but still can't work the entire day like I used to!



I borrowed the chair that you see on the porch from the green house,   It can't be left out because of the sprinklers that run every other day so it will have to be returned this afternoon..   Remember we don't get much rain here in Eastern New Mexico,   so almost all of the houses have a inground sprinkler system that runs on a timer.   

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23 comments:

  1. AlessandraMay 3, 2017 at 6:13 AM

    I always dream when i see your cozy home. The cherubs are adorable
    Hugs Alessandra

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  2. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 3, 2017 at 6:39 AM

    Penny,
    I love all your Rusty Crusty Junk especially the shopping cart!! The bird feeder shovel is so cute. I can not put out bird feeders or we would have flocks of birds in the yard. They do like to visit and make use of the bird bath....Everything looks wonderful!!
    We will be having normal and cooler than normal temps. here over the next 2 weeks so I will be working in the house. I still have to take down Easter because when we had the warm weather I opted to take advantage of working outside.....
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  3. lalaMay 3, 2017 at 6:47 AM

    You have such an enchanting garden. It must bring you so much joy to wander around your charming garden and look at all that you have accomplished. I love all of the pink touches, and am actually in the process of painting much of my outdoor furniture in a pale shade of pink.

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  4. Eclectic Red BarnMay 3, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    I just love your garden. Those hay trolleys are great. The hanging shovel is so cute. I could go on and on.
    Hugs,
    Bev

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  5. Michelle @ The Painted HingeMay 3, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    I just love your garden Penny! Especially the vintage shopping cart - it's the perfect focal point for your lovely garden! :)

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  6. DebraMay 3, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    Your garden transported me to another world filled with imagination and beauty. I love every inch of it.

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  7. NikkiMay 3, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    I love that your sunroom opens up to the outdoors! You seem to have gorgeous weather out there in NM.
    :) gwingal

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  8. NanaDianaMay 3, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    When we lived in Florida we had two rooms where the doors slid back into the walls leaving the house open to the outside enclosed patio/pool area. I loved it! xo Diana

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  9. Rose LMay 3, 2017 at 7:06 PM

    You have such a wonderful garden. I love the re-purposing of junk and items!

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  10. jeanniemcMay 3, 2017 at 8:15 PM

    Love everything in your yard! The bird feeders are really cool...

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  11. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMay 4, 2017 at 3:18 AM

    Everything looks so pretty. How do you keep it all so clean and neat, does it ever rain where you live? Thank you for attending the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty. I shared your post.

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  12. A Crafty MixMay 6, 2017 at 2:44 AM

    Your Rusty Crusty Junk looks beautiful in the garden bed Penny. I love all those bird feeders, so quirky and just perfect. I'm glad the meds are starting to work, hope you just go from strength to strength.

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  13. KathleenMay 6, 2017 at 3:19 AM

    Everything is so beautiful, you have done a wonderful job. I love the shovel and bird, very cute. I am not so sure about the shopping cart, but you know what you are doing. A very cheery house and you obviously love birds too.

    Kathleen
    Blogger's Pit Stop

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  14. UnknownMay 6, 2017 at 8:27 AM

    I love it! Your home looks just adorable! Unique and gorgeous.

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  15. Karren HallerMay 6, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    What an awesome tour, so much to see. I love the shopping cart, so clever.
    Thank you for sharing on #OMHGFF this week!
    Hugs
    Karren

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  16. Audra @ Renewed ProjectsMay 7, 2017 at 8:28 AM

    I love your use of unique elements in the garden. That shovel bird feeder and all the metal birds are my favorite part. What a lovely porch to sit on and enjoy the day. :)

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  17. thesingleswanMay 7, 2017 at 2:15 PM

    Wow, this is something else. It is quite spectacular. Pen x

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  18. Our Hopeful HomeMay 8, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    I'm a rusty crusty junk kind of gal as well! Love how you've incorporated it all into your landscaping. That chair is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home

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  19. KathleenMay 9, 2017 at 3:50 AM

    This lovely post will be featured on the Blogger's Pit Stop on Friday. Congratulations, well done.
    Kathleen
    Blogger's Pit Stop

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  20. UnknownMay 9, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    Love all the cute bird feeders. Thank you for sharing at Ravenwould.

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  21. Our Little YardenMay 9, 2017 at 2:53 PM

    I love the bird feeders and I wish I could find pieces like this :)

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  22. Katie MansfieldMay 9, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    So cute. I love your rusty junk. Your bird feeders are wonderful. Thanks for sharing at Monday Social.

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  23. Michelle @ The Painted HingeMay 11, 2017 at 3:57 PM

    So adorable - inside and out! :)

    Thanks for sharing this on the Farmhouse Friday link party! :)

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