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Discussion in 'Garden Junk' started by EJ, Apr 12, 2008.

  1. EJ

    EJ Allotmenteer Extraordinaire

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    Years and years ago, and I mean at least 15, my dad, who was a bit of a scavenger, spotted this gorgeous lady in a skip whilst he was out on his milk round. She came home to me. She is plastic and hollow and looked like she should have been holding a table or something, but the top was broken, so I filled her with some gravel and crocks, then topped her up with compost and planted this sedum in her. She has had a full head of hair ever since.

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    EJ, Apr 12, 2008
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  2. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    WOW she's lovely EJ and I think she's perfect for any garden. :-D
     
    eileen, Apr 12, 2008
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  3. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Your scavenging dad has a good eye. She looks good with that sedum. :D
     
    Droopy, Apr 13, 2008
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  4. chio88

    chio88 New Seed

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    That was interesting, you were able to grow hair for her. Good job!
     
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  5. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    EJ, I don't know how but I totally missed this post back in April. She is a great addition to the garden, I really like her.
     
    toni, Oct 9, 2008
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    gardengater Young Pine

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    What a vision. Great use of lady and some succulents, EJ
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  7. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    I'm sorry I missed it too.It sure is a beauty.Thank you toni.I really do love it.It is perfect for the sedum to grow.
     
    glendann, Oct 9, 2008
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    I missed this post in April too!
    How cute!
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    That sedum was just the ticket.
     
    Sjoerd, Oct 10, 2008
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  10. kuntrygal

    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    There must have been several of us a sleep back in April. That is the most clever idea I have seen in a looonnng time! Very creative EJ.
     
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    Stephinalta Seedling

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    oh wow, Im jealous, none of my junque is quite that wonderful
     
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  12. EJ

    EJ Allotmenteer Extraordinaire

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    Thanks guys. I have no idea what she once was, but she does look lovely in the garden, especially in the winter when the perennials have all died down so she really stands out. The good thing with the sedum is it doesn't mind getting very dry where I think ivy would die. Glad you like her.
     
    EJ, Oct 14, 2008
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