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| Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:22 pm Post subject: Trellis before and after |
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Okay, it takes me a while to get something ready for the garden. But in this case it was because I didn't have a particular place for it when I bought it, I just knew I would need it someday. My craft room and closet are filled with thrift store finds prove 'just might need it someday' is my junque shopping mantra.
I bought this in Feb 2008
Bought with the 'just might need it someday' mantra running thru my head ( photo / image / picture from toni's Garden )
And sure enough, 18 months later I did find a use for it. I have a Snow Queen Clematis I have been nursing thru a couple of bad moves around the yard, it finally has taken off this summer and has a couple of buds on it. Of course, photos of the blossom will be posted soon.
18 months after buying, I DID find a place/use for it ( photo / image / picture from toni's Garden )
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stratsmom
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Oh I love it!! It is darn cute!  If I'd have seen it I would have bought it too! I love that kind of stuff!
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kuntrygal
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Love it Toni! I would have had the same thoughts going on in my head! There always has to be some day! 
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That's neat Toni, nice choice of colours 
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toni
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Thanks you all. I think I have a couple more places where I could use another trellis or two like that, time for another trip to our favorite thrift store.
I am hoping the dark greens of the trellis ribs will help the white of the blooms really show up.
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Isn't it great when you find a use for something that's been lying around for a while? I love your trellis Toni with its bright colours.
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toni
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Finally find a use for something like that means there is space available in my room for new junque too 
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Looks great Toni
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kaseylib
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Love it! Much more whimsical, and I'm sure it's a showstopper out in your garden.
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I love the colors of your trellis. It sure came in handy when you were to ready use it.
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That's the happiest looking trellis I could imagine! No wonder the clematis is finally content.
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I do admire your eye and imagination, Toni. It looks just perfect where it is.
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toni
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Thanks you all for your nice comments, I love bright colors.
I am keeping watch on that bud, you can see it almost on the end of the vine laying over that piece I painted purple, so I can get a photo when it opens.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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Oh yeah, perfect use for a "thrift" shop find. That Clematis was just waiting for it.
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