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Apartment one C
We installed a 12 opening Purple Martin House on a 10 ft. pole in 2008, but no Martins came. This year we were thrilled to see a Great Crested Flycatcher move into "apt. 1 C" and raise a family!
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copper heron sculpture
My first ever attempt at metal work! It doesn't show in the photos, but this is a drip fountain.
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Water Tree
We added this water feature to our gardens in 2008. The tree root was found in our woods; we had the water tub and the rock, so the only cost to us was a small water pump. The toads and birds...
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Can you see any?
1 commentThis garden structure is a group of 3 raccoons standing on each other's shoulders. We have them positioned so that they are overlooking the fish pond. Anyone can see that they are clearly...
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Potting Bench
It all started when I found two old porch supports waiting for trash pick up. I drove past the supports for several days and finally loaded them into my car. There was no plan, and it...
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Key West Meets Buffalo NY
I concieved this outdoor entertaining structure 3 years ago following a very damaging October storm that decimated over 90% of the trees in Buffalo NY. It is now the only shade we have in the yard. I...
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Bird Avenue Totem
This reclaimed 24 ft. high boat dock piling anchors the front corner of my yard on Bird. Ave. in Buffalo NY. I found the piece while scrounging the lake Erie shoreline for driftwood 10 years ago.
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for the grapes
The vines are 20 years old. The arbor was started about 7 years ago and stopped 2 years ago. The real work now is getting the 20 year old vines to bend to a new direction.
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Garden Rock-oons
I handpainted these two Rock-oons on large rocks which weigh about 30 lbs. each and are approximately 18 " long by 9" high. They sit in the garden soaking up the sun in the summernbsp...
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Stone Bridge Over Creek
2 commentsSimple and easy. Purchased a large stone slab to be bridge over 4' creek in front yard.
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He Thinks He's a Bird
1 commentI went to clean out the Blue Bird Box and this flying squirrel has taken up residence. I ran him out ( and he glided away) and he moved back in within a few days. Its his house now!
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Window Window-box
A local contractor, David Schoss, did some remodeling for us recently. He presented me with this 'structure' as a gift. Can you think of a better way to recycle a very old window? I...
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BLUE BOTTLE TREES ARE A VERY OLD TRADITION IN THE SOUTH. SINCE COBALT BOTTLES ARE BECOMING VERY RARE, THIS WAS A WONDERFUL PROJECT THAT JOINED FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN OUR SEARCH. WE LOVE IT!
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MY BLUE BOTTLE TREE
BOTTLE TREES ARE A VERY OLD SOUTHERN TRADITION. FAMILY AND FRIENDS HELPED GATHER THE BOTTLES AND WE ALL ENJOYED THE PROJECT SO MUCH!
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unique statuary in the garden
My man planter fell over and broke and my birch tree died so we reused them in this secluded place in the garden. He's a great surprise.
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Not for the birds!
This unusual garden structure was created when one of our trees began to die from the inside out. The squirrels were living in it before we cut it down. We then saved the top and found...
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Lindsey's elegant bird bath
This alluring bird bath is situated between two vibrant hydrangeas.
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Evelyn's handcrafted trellis
These two trellis where handcrafted by Eve's grandchildren for her birthday.
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Contest Description
This month we're looking for photos of garden structures--trellises, bird houses, benches, statues, potting sheds, or whatever you think qualifies as a garden structure. Be creative!
Fine Gardening's staff members will choose a winner based on creativity and originality. The winner will receive a limited editon birdhouse from Erickson Birdhouses with an estimated retail value of $160. See the Contest Rules for details.
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