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Another gazing globe done right

comments (7) September 22nd, 2010 in blogs

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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In the never-ending war against gazing globes (awful or awesome?), here's an example of one done right. Dan Johnson popped one on top of a handsome pot to reflect his patio in his garden in Denver, Colorado. It's small, a subtle color, and just right. Do you agree?

To see an earlier post on gazing globes used in an imaginative way, click here.

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sheilaschultz writes: I totally agree! Dan's backyard is amazing. Posted: 1:30 pm on September 22nd

JAABA writes: I think it's beautiful! Posted: 11:25 am on September 22nd

JanaBO60 writes: I really love this idea! Now to keep my deer from licking it and knocking it over :-) Posted: 10:05 am on September 22nd

voyagertrek writes: I really like this idea! We bought a gazing globe this summer -- but couldn't come up with a good way to display it -- this is terrific. Thank you! Posted: 9:32 am on September 22nd

Sandy01 writes: I like! Posted: 9:20 am on September 22nd

SassyNancy writes: Beautiful. I think gazing globes can be a worthy contribution in a garden when placed correctly - just like this. Posted: 8:48 am on September 22nd

SunnyDispo writes: It's very subtle, which is what makes it work. This makes me want to keep an eye out for one at the end of season sales. Posted: 8:20 am on September 22nd

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Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog!

Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of other subjects. Think of it as your morning jolt of green.

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