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Patio Gardens with a Twist

June 19, 2013 By Merri Cvetan 3 Comments

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It’s been a cool, rainy spring, but planting season has begun.  I love a flower garden; I just don’t have much of a green thumb.  I can, however, get plants to grow in pots and love to welcome guests with lots of flowers at my back door. This year, instead of the traditional clay pots or glazed pottery I decided to try something different.


Copper molds were popular kitchen decor in the 70s and 80s. Today, I repurposed one into a garden planter. It cost only 49₵ at Goodwill.

Or for a more contemporary look, try a glass shade from a hanging light fixture.

Good drainage is the key to successfully growing plants in pots. Be sure to add stones at the bottom.

I have a little cactus that needed replanting.  It fits perfectly in a ladle!  I can hang it outside away from the wind during the summer and bring it in when the weather gets cold. Too cute.


Potted plants dry out quickly, so be sure to water them every day.

What other gadgets or tools could you plant flowers in? Send me your ideas and photos.

Filed Under: Kitchen Chic, Re~Style ~Chic, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: Antique lighting, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Kitchen gadgets, light shades

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  1. Linnor says

    June 24, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    these are great ideas i coukd try at home. i love the color block post too. thanks for sharing and for dropping by my blog!

  2. Carissa Houston says

    June 25, 2013 at 1:19 am

    The cactus in the ladle is very cool! And succulents are the only plants I don’t kill. I want to try this in my kitchen; thanks!

  3. Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says

    June 25, 2013 at 11:40 am

    So many great ideas!

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