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What You Get For Nothing
Tue Jul 18 2006

I scoured the whole yard for stray rocks this morning. Very early, to beat the heat.

I searched in nooks and crannies, under lily plants and along fences, under the hydrangia, around the peach tree, by the faucet and in old planters. I gathered them all together and made this:

[album 65561 RockyGarden2.JPG]

Now, I know it's not..... coordinated, nor does it have any kind of theme or anything yet, but the greatest thing about it is that so far it is FREE. Haven't spent a penny. I'm rather smug about that part.
I will be on the lookout for a fountain in my travels. Something half price would be nice wouldnit?

The gardening hardscape building inspector came by and signed my final papers. I admit openly that I bribed her. [She's a pushover for one of those green chew things that clean her teeth.]

[album 65561 RockGarden2.JPG]

Of course those air conditioning tubes, wires, and thingys are quite distracting. I have it in my head next time I go to Beverly's Craft store to buy something to camouflage them.... Wait a minute. Wait just a dog gone minute....BRB.

(Is it just me or is that theme song from "Jeopardy" wafting on the breeze? You know, just between you and me, while she's out in the back yard taking pictures...... again, I think I need a vacation. Anyone have a little vacant cabin I could stay in for a few months?
Till she regains her sani.... I mean until the weather is nicer here?
Anyone? Anyone? Shhhhh, she's coming back..... )

[album 65561 Sunflower2.JPG]

I forgot I had this draped on something in the front porch and it had fallen down into the corner anyway. So that's my solution for now. I still plan to find something a little more.... I don't know, like a fake garland of ivy maybe. I'll keep my eyes open.

But in the meantime, I'm happy with my Scounger's Corner. Scotswoman's Rock Garden. Recycler's Retreat....

(Cheapskate's Nightmare.....)

Hey, YOU want to go spend fifty dollars at Home Depot? Shall we put it on YOUR card?

(Never mind.)

I thought so.




14 Comments
  • From:
    Dustbunny3 (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    Nice job.Dad does the same type what can one do to make a spot look good with things on hand.
  • From:
    AeolianSolo (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    THANK YOU!!!

    Now I know what I'm going to do with all those rocks I've been gathering in my back yard!! Pure genius.

    BTW, yes, I know, I still have the RRTJ, and I feel guilty as hell, but I'm seriously having trouble with what I want to put in it. Performance anxiety, most likely. But I haven't forgotten about it, or misplaced it. The MINUTE inspiration strikes, I will get it finished. I promise it won't be much longer. :/

    --Solo
  • From:
    InStitches (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    Not bad...not bad at all. I admire your ingenuity.
  • From:
    StillLife (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    Now I just have to get me a back yard...

    Do you freecycle? That could be a place to get a water fountain for free...

  • From:
    Supertrooper (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    Yes Freecycle is the way to go .
    I love Freecycle !!!

    Looks lovely ..a big improvement !
  • From:
    Pragmatist (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    Sunflowers always perk up a site.

    Shalom
  • From:
    SerendipityDuck (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    Good job.

    I really like it. Just goes to show that you don't need new and expensive to make a pleasant spot.

    I wonder what I could do with all the rocks in my yard. I have a lot of quarts laying around. Some the size of my fist.

    See what you did. :o).

    Blessings,
    Paula
  • From:
    Allimom (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    It looks good!
    Alli
  • From:
    Couragetoheal (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    Very cool - I love it!! Sheer genius in fact ;-)

    Cat x
  • From:
    Welshamethyst (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    Verrrrrrryyyyyyy clever!! Mind if I steal the idea?????
  • From:
    Mamallama (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Jul 18 2006
    I love rocks! And when they are put in a garden...fabulous. Nice job!
    Hmmmm...where is that pile from SV?
  • From:
    ImNotLisa (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Jul 19 2006
    Now that's pretty darn cool! Excellent job!! :o)
  • From:
    Parett (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Jul 19 2006
    You are so cute!
  • From:
    JustPeachy (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Jul 19 2006
    Very good idea and totally utilizes what you have laying around doing nothing but laying around! Very cute indeed!