Thought I'd get a jump on Spring and build a few Window boxes for Mint. Very simple design and here's what you'll need. (3) pieces of cedar or redwood 1" x 8" cut 2' feet long each. (2) pieces of cedar or redwood 1" x 8" cut 8" long, gold screws 1 -1/4 ", a screwdriver and a little bit of Mint and Viola. Hope this inspires you to make your own !
Outdoor Living from Cote Ouest.
This is a very cool project that I found out about yesterday. It's called Bee Local Honey. They are raising money for a Local Artisan Neighborhood Honey program. Click on the link to read about it and if you're local, they're taking donations to kick start this project for a few more days ! Love this small grassroots idea : )
Not having a computer for a week forced me to focus my attention on outdoor occurrences, subtly then suddenly~ Spring is everywhere in Portland.
1.crocus 2. henny penney 3. more crocus 4. daffodil 5. heather
Perennial~ Partial Shade
"If you're looking for a shade plant, this is it! A darling, small, compact variety, Victoria's Blue's eye-catching, petite, star-shaped flowers are perfect for the front of the garden, or as a companion to spring bulbs. A herald of spring, forget-me-not is symbolic of friendship and remembrance." Botanical Interests.
Just planted this in my front garden. Back with more gardens just as soon as my computer is back from Apple :) image from copyright-free-photos.org.uk
Kind of funny but I opened the summer issue of anthology magazine (I've read it before) and to my surprise realized the market report photograph was of a garden I redesigned for someone here. Ha, kind of cool.. anthology.com
I so love how these residents of New Orleans's never miss a beat with their 'terrace spots above the street' to enjoy the outdoors ! I took theses pics while visiting N.O. last November.
Thought this was so cool when I saw it in NW Portland. Hope you all do something 'lovely' for Valentine's.
Australian tea tree and heather heart shaped wreath ~ Happy Valentine B.day Tay Xo
I've been looking at chicken coop ideas for the Spring and found these 2 images in an older book I have of Mary Engelbreit's. I also happened upon a great flower site & shop this weekend called celilia fox. Love these hanging flower pots and can't wait to make them. Hope your week is off to a great start, cheers !
ps there's a cute download on mary engelbreit's site of a valentine cut out : )
