When Peter the Outlaw Gardener went searching for spring at Watson's, a beautiful garden center near Tacoma, I found inspiration in his photos of grapevine basket wreaths on display. After I spotted this large wreath on the curb at trash day earlier in the week it was time to give the idea try.
Grapevines from my garden are a decorative top layer since I used wire for the basket and to hold the moss in place.
Plants were my only purchase for this project and all will easily transplant to my garden at a later date. L-R: Guara Lindheimeri (white flowers just ready to open), Zinna 'Crystal Orange', Oregano 'Jim Best', Basil 'Crimson King', Dichondra 'Silver Ponyfoot', and Zinnia 'Double Fire'.
A happy Easter weekend to all!
Thanks for the link love Shirley! Your wreath is fabulous and looks amazing framing the Texas star in the leaded glass on your front door! Happy Easter to you too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter and keep going with those inspiration posts.
Deletethat silver ponyfoot is such a covetable plant!!
ReplyDeleteI see it used in planters all over the world and especially here since it is a native plant to Texas. The green variety grows naturally in my yard.
DeleteWonderful! I remember admiring that wreath on Peter's site, then promptly forgot about it. Your version is lovely. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kris. I often forget to do things I see in posts but this one just seemed to come together easily.
DeleteThat's beautiful, Shirley. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth.
DeleteWhat a fun idea! And I love the fact that you picked up the wreath on the curb! Great combo!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
It was perfect. I have several but they were too small for this project. As you know we have some pretty nice trash in the'hood.
DeleteHi Shirley.
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is beautiful..I'm inspired to create one too.
Thank you and Happy Easter!
Looks good! You did well. Jack
ReplyDeleteThank you Jack, it was fun to give the idea a try.
Deleteperfect seasonal tribute...Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ricki!
DeleteHappy Easter, Shirley! Kudos on repurposing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison, it's amazing what gets tossed out around here.
DeleteHappy belated Easter to you...the wreath is excellent, especially with that door and the stained glass. Nice to see something other than our Zia sign everywhere!
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