~ A Flea Market Gardening Garden Tour ~

Brenda Townzen is a seasoned Flea Market gardener…and I’m not sure she knows, but she’s also expert in creating little garden gems I call ‘pocket gardens.’  Each one could be an individual, but all of these shown are jewels in her crown of a garden.

Pocket gardens can be numerous, like the vignettes in Brenda’s garden,  and can be fit into a very small garden space, as well!  Each one, you’ll see, has a ‘background’ an ‘anchor’ piece, accessories and flowers!

A double galvanized wash tub is filled with red impatiens

“I have always been an avid flea market shopper and have in the past had booths of my own . I started seeing really cute ideas online about planting and gardening “ flea market style .” I immediately fell in love with the idea and then there was no stopping me!”

This old vintage cart was a gift from a dear friend and I love red geraniums!

Brenda tells us she couldn’t help loving to garden, “As far as getting started, my Mom, Aunts and Grandmothers all loved flowers and gardening. We put in an ‘in-ground pool’ over 30 years ago. My husband and I did the landscaping around the pool and at first we only planted shrubs.  As the year passed I started adding hanging baskets and a few wrought iron plant stands with red geraniums for color.

Brenda Townzen’s quaint corner. the anchor is the large rusty wheel

Set off an area with a quarter or half circle of wall blocks to create a neat edging.  The rusty wheel is the anchoring piece and all other elements compliment it.  A shepherd’s hook with lacy birdcages contrast.  White, green and rust!

Brenda Townzen says I have a few birdcages inside and outside , this is one of my favorites!

A varied collection of plant stands create a vertical pocket garden

Brenda Townzen This old tool box is definitely one of my favorites , it’s right off my patio so we can enjoy it!

“All the beautiful light green sedum stayed pretty all winter. I’m going to thin it out a little and add a couple of different things to this old tool box.”

Brendas water pump pond and cute galvanized tubs unify this pocket garden

Brenda says,”At an estate sale, I always look outside and in the garage first! I love to find a treasure that made someone smile.  This past summer a friend went with me to a fantastic sale , we were allowed to walk around outside before it started. Since my friend wasn’t that interested, I pointed out things I wanted and when the sale started we both started shopping! I got lots of treasures because she helped me!
These tubs were my best find and for a great price!

The snail-shaped coleus leaves are the star in this shady corner

My husband totally supports me and we enjoy creating lots of flower beds and vignettes. We have a very nice sized yard. The pool area and the grassy area are separated by a picket fence. We basically do individual areas and mostly all containers. I have so much fun hunting for and adding to our fun and eclectic gardens!

One of Brenda’s favorite areas combine three watering cans and lovely Martha Washington geraniums

I love this use of an old birdcage on the kitchen stool

Brenda Townzen’s bicycle vignette makes a charming pocket garden

Brenda Townzen’s harvest in galvanized

“I went to a local nursery near me on Sunday afternoon , went home and re-created an arrangement I saw there. I love how it turned out,” Brenda says.

Brenda loves this old garden cart and changes it with the seasons

A little flea market fall decor collected in a vintage garden cart

A rusty kitchen stool is the base for this Autumn scene

A four door special , my floor is red brick pavers and also has a tin roof

Brenda says, “Here is my garden shelter. My floor is red brick pavers and also has a tin roof.”  Here the four doors create the ‘background and the tea table and chairs are the anchoring piece.  Then the fun begins!

I love my back yard and love to share my Junk and flowers

Accents of red set off the cool turquoise of Brenda’s pool

“I love red too! Most of my plants are red! I’m obsessed with red and white and rust!” Brenda exclaims.  We love your garden, Brenda,…all the colors of it and admire very much all your charming vignettes.