Last week I spotted this hanging begonia basket for £5. I take my MIL shopping on a Friday - she likes to go to Asda. The plants and shrubs they sell outside are always very dry - some half dead by the end of the week, so I took pity on this one and decided to give it a new home. I have plans.
Many years ago Jon bought me 3 chimney pots. At the moment they contain Ivy but I am considering using them in plant beds and amongst the shrubs.
Hanging baskets 2 & 3. I did these myself
Appropriately Sadie was eating a courgette whilst I was pottering in the garden.
My rosemary is well and truly active. I have recently planted a herb collection but added some geraniums and gerbas.
As ever the chickens were clucking away in the henhouse - Both Olwyn & Mabel decided to lay an egg! lol!
Week C in my ABC contribution. Making my garden tasks achievable.
Your garden and artefacts sure are taking shape Denise, I rather like the wicker hanging baskets, I've given up on hanging baskets as they're so difficult to maintain. Sadie certainly has settled into The Nesbitt household, eating a courgette too. Probably better for her than a mingy old bone that's been dug up out of your garden. Glad the egg supply is provident!
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I like the wicker baskets too Di - so much nicer to look at compared with the wire type. I am making great moves with my Asda begonias - watch this space!
DeleteAwww, how nice to have a buddy to lay an egg with!
ReplyDeleteIt gets rather frantic in there Jessica! lol! A bit of competition.
DeleteI love your baskets, Denise! And what a unique way to make use of the old chimney pots! What are the girls laying their eggs in?
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It's one of those pop up garden waste collectors Leslie - I store the wood shavings in there so it's an ideal place to lay eggs - I believe! lol!
DeleteWell you certainly have a way with plants and containers. Things look lush and nice. How nice to have fresh eggs for your consumption!!
ReplyDeleteEllen - yes it is though our egg yield is a bit low at the moment. However I did notice Bev was late out the henhouse this morning - she may have decided to start laying again. Her chosen place of preference is behind the container, in the corner of the henhouse.
DeleteThis post made me smile !
ReplyDeleteYou know how much I adore hearing about your chickens.
cheers, parsnip
Thanks AP I really should send you a daily update on the hens - I'll look into it, see what the girls think!
DeleteLove all your baskets..you have a green thumb if you can save a dried out plant! I had to google courgette to find out what Sadie is chewing on- now I know. :)
ReplyDeleteWe live and learn Terri lol!
DeleteI wondered what you would have Mrs.Nesbitt for this one....so quaint....:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Vidhya watch this space.
DeleteI clicked before I knew whose post it was, but when I saw the hens, I KNEW!
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Good stuff Roger - you know me so well.
DeleteI am at the point in the midst of this hot summer where I have to replace the spring pansies in my pots with something more durable, but I'm waiting for a rainy time to do it....
ReplyDeleteGood idea Hildred I always do my re potting at night.
DeleteChickens are a bit like cats, always inquisitive but, especially when they think you might have food in your hand!
ReplyDeleteI had a large chimney pot once at one of the places I lived but, it succumbed to a heavy frost and disintegrated. I grew a 'lasagne' of plants in there as is the fashion to call multi-layering of plants and bulbs these days. It was opposite the kitchen window and had interest all year-round and even a Robin nesting in it one year!
You are making great headway into your plans, well done, come and sort mine out next? lol!
Sandie - chickens are hilarious in the garden - I am sure I would get much more done if I didn't watch them so much.
DeleteBeautiful containers and chickens but what caught my eye the most was the lovely Sadie - she looks like a wonderful companion.
ReplyDeleteSadie is a darling Susan - but she lets me know if somebody is approaching the house. A good thing!
DeleteI love all your beautiful plants, as well as those gorgeous chimney pots. My wife and I don't have chickens, but would certainly enjoy having fresh eggs. Happy ABC Wednesday and Blessings!
ReplyDeleteArnoldo - nothing beats fresh eggs, just had 2 for breakfast.
DeleteBecause of where I live I do a lot of container gardening, but mine aren't as lovely as yours. If a 55-gallon plastic barrel finds its way to out doorstep it gets cut in half to make two nice sized barrels for growing things like potatoes. - Margy
ReplyDeleteVery productive...my sister raises chicken and so I do get fresh eggs on occasion♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/cone-flowers/
ReplyDeleteWhat whimsy! Chickens and herbs and chimney pots (the last one I had never seen before!). A sweet little trip through your day, Denise. Thanks for creating ABC and working so hard on it all these years.
ReplyDeleteI am Death Incarnate to practically every living plant, but I'm trying to NOT kill a couple of potted plants, and so far, it's a whole month and they are looking good. I so admire those who are good with plants! Peace, Amy
Raw courgette? tasty.
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