The Container Garden Grows

"Dream lofty dreams,
and as you dream,
so shall you become."
— John Ruskin

the new swirly bench

the new baker's rack, and behind that a new iron bench (the fern will go inside once repotted)

a surprise visitor hanging out in the shade at 104 degrees F

daisies and bougainvillia

faerie houses amidst the japanese maples next to the container garden

Comments

[chel]

I LOVE your porch! My husband and I both want to start a container garden on our back lanai- he's going to build the boxes/planters and grow herbs and veggies, and I am going to grow some flowers. I am so excited and seeing your photos makes me put it higher on my "to do" list!

[Tiffani]

Love the raccoon!

[scbeachchik]

You're visitor looks cute (not a word I usually use to describe raccoons)! I guess a 104 brings out the best in some. ;o) Also, your baby bougainvillea adds a nice splash of color!