Old Garden Tools! Every gardener has some, and if you are like me you hate to throw them away. I bet you also wonder how could so many garden forks get broken? We had to do some repair work to the foundation to stop some leaking and the place where I used to store the old tools had to be dismantled. Well 2 of the 3 part trellis had to come down so the tools had to be moved as well. For a couple of weeks they sat in a pile on the deck ... looking very sad!
On the weekend I had the brilliant idea to put them all on the fence that hides the composters. So now this area is truly a garden recycling area. The composters recycle the kitchen scraps into dirt. The garden flag is on the handle of an old shovel. The old shovels and forks are hanging on the fence looking very re'find'.
In the middle is a rusty flower that my husband made me several years ago from an old candy time.
An old rake head became a hanging spot for small garden tools.
At the front of the garden is an old rusty well hand pump. It looks like it is pumping water into a bucket of hens and chicks.
It looks like rust is the new colour! Now all the old tools can still be part of the garden and they add a little whimsy. And I've got a great view of them from the kitchen window. Thanks for visiting today. I hope you can take a moment to leave a comment and say hi.
That is really cool! It adds a very nice touch to your garden.
ReplyDeleteLinda, that is fantastic. It made me smile looking at the pictures. Very whimsical indeed!
ReplyDeleteThats a great idea for displaying your old gardening tools!I love the rake with the smaller items hanging from it,old is the new "new"!!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I love it!!! It's got such a homey yet refined look!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love what you have done with those old tool and you can bet I will be on the lookout for any throwaways..It looks so good, thx.
ReplyDeleteMaggey
I love the resourcefulness of the whole thing. You've inspired me to try to make my compost bin area more appealing to the eye.
ReplyDeleteLinda: You have reused and recycled in a lovely way. Valerie
ReplyDeleteNifty idea! Lovew it.
ReplyDeleteMelinda
Good idea! Plus if you still use some of those tools you always know where they are!
ReplyDeleteLinda,
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful ideas! I too re "find" items all over my garden. Loved your pics and ideas. Happy gardening!
Angie