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kjalady
Just Arrived

Joined: 07 Jul 2007
Location: Missouri and Florida
Posts: 17

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject: Leaf Birdbath
Bethie: In a previous blog you mentioned that if anyone was interested in creating a leaf birdbath to just let you know. I know that when I get back to Florida the end of August, that my elephant ear leaves will be huge and I really want to create a birdbath and possibly a fountain with them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

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bethie
Highly Skillful

Joined: 08 Jun 2006
Location: WestTennessee (Map)
Posts: 1626

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:55 am Post subject:
I'll write you a long post on this and pm it you. Glad to hlep. _________________ Ready to Grow?

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gammiesquiltes
Just Arrived

Joined: 19 Jun 2007
Location: SE Arkansas 7b
Posts: 1

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:29 am Post subject:
I would love to have instruction also. I just saw a short clip of doing this on HGTV and have been at leaves in my yard every since.

bethie
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Joined: 08 Jun 2006
Location: WestTennessee (Map)
Posts: 1626

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:13 pm Post subject:
Ok, instead of a pm I'll put this in the forum. Probably Sunday. Happy to do it. _________________ Ready to Grow?

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cajunbelle
Daylily Diva

Joined: 04 Jun 2006
Location: zone 8b Louisiana (Map)
Posts: 3382

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:57 pm Post subject:
Thanks Bethie, as soon as it cools off a bit in La. I am going to give it a try too. I have some beautiful elephant ear leaves. _________________ Sharon Phil. 4:13

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hummingbird3172
Showing Great Promise

Joined: 22 May 2007
Location: Zone 9b Saint Cloud, FL
Posts: 269

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:25 pm Post subject:
I used a tutorial similar to this one: http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/extras/53birdbath.php They also have directions for making a pedestal. This link really helped me get started: http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/accout/2002072754010311.html I would be very interested to see Bethie's tutorial, she has a certain style that creates magic in the garden! _________________ ~Anna

bethie
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Joined: 08 Jun 2006
Location: WestTennessee (Map)
Posts: 1626

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:42 pm Post subject:
Yes, look at all the articles you can. I get old birdbath pedestals at the junkyard and build in the matching slot so they can be married. _________________ Ready to Grow?

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