Comments on: Teresa’s junk filled Summer garden

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:30:05 +0000

Thank you ALL, such kind words, there must be something special about us gardeners… kindred spirits and kind souls!!!

Mary your words brought tears to my eyes!!! I so miss her!!

By: Mary Christensson

Mary Christensson — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:11:59 +0000

I could go on and on echoing so many of the other comments because everything you’ve shown is so wonderful. I was four years old when my family moved to a small farm/nursery in Prairie View (IL) that initially lacked an indoor bathroom. In those days people would look at us in absolute horror and gasp in shocked tones “You have an outhouse?” So ironically, these many years later, the same words are often spoken with awe and reverence! I deeply appreciated the special tributes you made to your grandmother and your parents, and the pictures of your Black-eyed Susans and clematis brought back special memories of my grandparents’ garden in Glenview. Thank you!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:10:45 +0000

Love it all!! Your work is very inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

By: Jo Ann Christofferson

Jo Ann Christofferson — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:13:16 +0000

What a gorgeous garden and such a good use of rust! Lots of great ideas, thanks for sharing.

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:56:34 +0000

These are the CUTEST pictures. Especially Kitty Cat watching the houses. Toooo cute.
Thank you for some ideas.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:47:23 +0000

In reply to Beth Burgoon. Thank you Beth!!! Such a great memory! We used treated lumber for the base and put in a plywood floor. Concrete would also be a good idea. :) T

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:23:01 +0000

Love, love this garden. Adore the way you incorporated clematis with the rusty wheel etc. A 5 -star garden in my book! Donna at the Small House Homestead. http://smallhousebigskyhomestead.wordpress.com

By: Beth Burgoon

Beth Burgoon — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:40:26 +0000

In reply to Teresa. Teresa, your garden and story are both incredible. I love that the whole family was involved. I am wondering if the outhouse has a poured concrete foundation? or what kind? thanks so much for sharing

By: Mona

Mona — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:43:44 +0000

Nicely done.

By: Earlene Landis

Earlene Landis — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:31:30 +0000

Theresa your yard is beautiful and has great touches. My kind of garden!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:05:49 +0000

Thank you for your kind words and appreciation!!? Kindred spirits we must be… gardens can truly be a place of peace!

By: Zee

Zee — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 23:21:01 +0000

#gardenenvy. Weeks and weeks of triple digit tempsi in my neck of the woods makes for a weary gardener. I enjoy looking at the prohects and gardens of those living and playing in the dirt in more hospitable environs:-))

By: Jeanne Sammons

Jeanne Sammons — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:44:50 +0000

So ENJOYED the tour of Teresa’s gardens this morning! So many glorious ideas … I can see the ‘angel’ theme through out in these shared pics … the wonderful old wood used in many gardens … & the rustic & antique ‘treasures’ … wow! . Every day she must *smile as she tends her gardens … the family memories … thanks for sharing the heartwarming garden shed story, Teresa & Sue.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:36:22 +0000

Your garden is absolutely beautiful! I love the little bird bath on the saw horse, and so many other combinations. Very nice job!

By: Lisa B.

Lisa B. — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 19:09:44 +0000

Your garden is one of the prettiest I’ve seen in a very long time. There’s so many memories and love in every nook and cranny. I LOVE IT.

By: GENEVA COMBS

GENEVA COMBS — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 19:00:05 +0000

It must be wonderful to have the support of family and friends to add to the enjoyment of your wonderful garden. I hear you have a lot of stuff around, what do you want with that, and on it goesI love to take something that is going to the trash and turn it into something for my yard, it gives me pleasure to plant and see things grow and to put a bird house I have made from a can in it. So keep the flea market gardens alive