Comments on: Lightning rod balls totems for the garden https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/ Real people, real gardens, real projects Sat, 17 Feb 2018 13:42:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kathy Dunn https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-19051 Sat, 17 Feb 2018 13:42:27 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-19051 Now I know what that unusual piece of metal for my husband brought home for me is. Lol. He always brings me treasures for the garden. Will start searching for the balls now. Great article.

]]> By: Barbara Dallow https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-19008 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:04:43 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-19008 Check on EBay for antique lightening rods; I’ve seen quite a few for sale!

]]> By: Sue Langley https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-18911 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:23:43 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-18911 In reply to Shirley Mcelroy.

You might ask at a hardware store for their advice….just tell them what you want to do and bring the lightning ball to show them!

]]> By: Shirley Mcelroy https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-18904 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 06:45:42 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-18904 I have a golden ball but it won’t fit on my lightning rod. Any ideas? the opening is too small to slide on the rod? I thought about a wooden dowel but that wouldn’t have a point on it. Would love any suggestions

]]> By: j t breslin https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-18123 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:30:34 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-18123 How do you secure the lightening rod to the ground so they don’t tip over? I would hate to break a ball.

]]> By: Jeannie Rhodes https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-18018 Thu, 19 May 2016 12:42:09 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-18018 The lightning rods are stunning, but I have a feeling it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack in this area. 🙁

]]> By: Allison https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17997 Thu, 12 May 2016 18:47:55 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17997 Where do I find the Balls? I tried pulling up,your source, but wouldn’t come through. These are gorgeous.
Thank you

]]> By: Laura Wagner https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17966 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:44:07 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17966 In reply to Sue Langley.

I haven’t seen these before, myself, but living in an area in California where lightening is hardly ever a factor…..it is no wonder. These are so beautiful, as well as the gardens that they are placed in. Thank you for sharing! This is a wonderful article!

]]> By: Debra https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17939 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:56:48 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17939 I have never seen or heard of lightning rod balls. They are quite pretty in your garden, the different color balls look great together. I guess we don’t get enough lightning strikes here in Northern California!
Thanks for posting.

]]> By: Patricia Routt https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17935 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 05:29:02 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17935 I have always been fascinated by lightening rods. I don’t have any, and I don’t know why, I think that is about to change. The first time I ever saw any was this small area in Indiana, I think just about every house had them. There is a huge old Victorian home in Southern Kentucky that has several on the roof. I never thought to put any in my gardens. I love these totems they are just wonderful, I can’t wait to get started. Thank you so much for posting this.

]]> By: Carol Bryson https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17934 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:01:27 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17934 A really neat idea but the ones I’ve seen here in Ohio are also very expensive. Maybe I can come up with a “faux” lightening rod & ball for my flower garden.

]]> By: Sheryl https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17933 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:05:51 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17933 Considering how expensive these are here in Kansas, it’s no wonder you don’t see a lot of people collecting them!

]]> By: Liz https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17931 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:53:13 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17931 A great article. I saw one of the sky blue colored balls at an antique mall awhile ago but no rod with it. I will definitely keep my eye out for these in the future. I’m always on the look out for something new and unusual to use as a garden decoration.

]]> By: Janet https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17930 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:27:41 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17930 What a great idea, they are all just beautiful…I now have to find some…

Thank you

]]> By: deezie https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17929 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:15:29 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17929 Wow those are gorgeous, I have never seen or heard of these. I go to quite a few antique shops, tag sales and have never seen a lightning rod or ball. Love love love them

]]> By: Marlene https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17924 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 11:43:28 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17924 Love lightening rods and the balls. These are really pretty strung together. I may have to do that with mine. The only ones I have are the ones from my childhood home because here in Virginia they are quite expensive!

]]> By: Jeanne Sammons https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17923 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 15:42:41 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17923 What a wonderful gift … these lightning rods …. brought new friends together here on Facebook where these Flea Market Gardening gals shared ideas with us all! Such beautiful additions to their gardens. Fun! Thanks for sharing, Constance, Wanda & Barb. Great article, Sue!

]]> By: Sue Langley https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17922 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 15:09:51 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17922 In reply to Toni.

I had never, either, Toni, so I think this will ‘spark’ the attention and imagination of many here!

]]> By: Sue Langley https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17921 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 15:08:27 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17921 In reply to joan.

Haha, they won’t be hit with lightning unless they are the highest thing around, so unless your house is lower than these, you’re good!

]]> By: joan https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/04/16/lightning-rod-balls-totems-for-the-garden/#comment-17920 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 14:59:15 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16381#comment-17920 I love them, but I live in a HIGH lightning strike area. I was wondering, will they still attract lightning? I’d have to put them out in the fields instead of near the house then.

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