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pond fountain

Thought you  may enjoy this project ,fortunately we already had the pond ,so it was not a start from scratch project,you could also use an old bath tub for this project,just use your imagination. We started with an old garden gate which I decided to use blue for the primary color,we used metal clamps around the fence post and screwed them into the wood frame on the pond,next we layed our containers out ,you can use any old metal buckets holes are no problem because they do not hold any water,a watering can is great for the top.put your pump inside the pond and run the tubing up thru the bottom of the can (ours just happened to have a hole in the bottom) and out the spout. Stack your pans to look as if they are joined together and wire to the gate,some of ours are sitting on the side of the pond, plant with your favorite plants and enjoy.

ptoject picker pond fountain

repurposed bird feeder

this is a fun project using tractor disk found at a flea market and metal tubing found at the locale farm supply store. The disk have a hole already in them so all you need to do is turn one upside down for the stand and weld and the other disk will be the feeder turned right side up.After the welding of the base you will use your found flea market treasures to adorn it,(pot hangers,birds,butterflies, birds ,etc.) To paint I wanted a rusty patina so I lightly sprayed with outdoor rust primer and set out side for the weather to do the rest.
enjoy

project picker repurposed fleamarket finds

Monthly give a way

Hope you enjoy our new blog we love to share and inspire gardeners and junkers,just a few thing that might interest you ,our monthly give away, our etsy and eBay stores,you can view these simply by clicking the links button,we will be adding do it yourself projects often for those that love re purposing junk, face book page is natures hideaway nursery and gardens,enjoy and leave those comments and email us your pictures are post them on our face book page goodnight sweet friends and happy junk gardening,Kathy

garden inspiration

Fall is on the way

bottle tree legend

Legend of the bottle tree

This has become such a item for junkers and gardeners ,thought you might be interested in a little history,please be aware I am a Christian and as much as I enjoy these eclectic and interesting little pieces of art I do not believe this legend !! These whimsy little creations have their roots in Congo,they were brought over by the slaves,and began their migration all over the Southern landscape,found mostly along the countryside  close to the bayous in Louisiana, Mississippi,Tennessee,and Alabama.  In the Congo the blue bottles were hung from trees and huts as talisman to ward off evil spirits.  They believed that the spirits became mesmerized by the colors of the bottles sparkling in the sunlight and entered the bottles and were not able to find their way out,I have heard that they would put a cork i the bottle and put them in the waterways to be carried off (gee I wonder if this is why so many of those little bad spirits still hang out in the South??) Now you know the rest of the story what do you think???

monthly give a way

Just by stopping by our blog we want to thank you by allowing you to register for our give away,just leave us a comment and your email ,hope you enjoy the blog and all the pictures,LOTS MORE ON THE WAY,BLESSINGS AND GOODNIGHT YOUR JUNK GARDENING FRIEND ,Kathy

hope all of you will enjoy this category ,I will  use it to show some flea market finds,and also some projects we created using architectural salvaged pieces,always fell free to send me photos to my email are my facebook page(natures hideaway), we also welcome your comments ,we love sharing ideas partaining to junking and gardening,hope to hear from some of you soon,happy junking Kathy

girls gone junkin

I really get worried sometimes about this passion I have for junk,,I sometimes wonder if I am the only one ,but then I go to some of my favorite blog spots (robo lady) for instance and I realize other people are crazy too!!! So with this said this category will be very busy for me ,because I have lots to share .I have a special desire to buy anything crusty,rusty,chippy paint , worn and a little quirky, love the 60s and 70s ,retro ,architectual chic and on and on need I say more,so if  you too, are a little insane about beautiful junk take a look,happy junkin Kathy

container a great way to garden

I  have found that there are so many vintage and flea market finds that make the greatest little garden planters,just think out side the box and remember just because its a teapot it does not mean you just have to use it to make tea ,try adding a little dirt and a little plant and you have created an unusual garden piece.I hope this category will inspire you to be creative,happy planting Kathy

Tiny litle treasures always add whimsey to the garden

Sometimes it is that special little item you found that will set a particular spot in the off. These tiny treasures not only are sweet but they add a touch of Wimsey . Under this category we will be sharing these small wonders and hope to inspire you to create with these little finds. We will be making fairy gardens and adding all our little tinies to them, follow us as we have much more coming. Leave us a comment if there is something you want to see or email us a picture .

The Magic of Windows

In this category I will be showcasing windows and the many uses they have in the home and the garden have fun looking and use your imagination,your comments are always welcome more coming.

Happy junkin! Kathy

Gone Junkin

What a fun time me and two of my friends shared junkin in Texas at the monthly Canton trade days. The is a wonderful flea market held the week end before the first Monday every month. We have met so many unique people ,all with the same passion I have . You can always find wonderful treasures and come home anxiously awaiting the next trip. All of the pictures are from the trip and back at the shop with are goodies,many of my find can be purchased at my etsy store just click the etsy link on check them out,happy junkin Kathy

A Day in the Life

Flea Market Goodies