Repurposing...

Historic Lanesboro is definitely a 'tourist' town and besides the bike trails and canoeing there are different types of shops. Whether you're a collector of about anything from southwestern artifacts/t- shirts/ other schatzkes, there's something for everyone. No place's economy's going to improve from Natureman's visit but he was a good sport to peruse Main street since the intermittent downpours weren't allowing much else... 

For me nothing beats seeing items repurposed/ as I refer to them as upcycled. Mix that with incorporating plants and I am smitten. So I thought I'd share some of my discoveries with you.  You just never know if you'll see one of these ideas incorporated in End of the Rainbow Valley's garden beds.

Take for example a broken push broom that is a new home for succulents.

Or a repainted head and foot board as plant hangers with flower filled pails.

old metal funnel

A ladder is a great plant stand. One doesn't see  a lot wooden ladders any more. One that has been used a lot has a lot of character. 


            What a fun way to grow a variety of flowers too ! 

Before you toss that next item because it looks a bit worn/ rusty, reconsider. Maybe, just maybe it might be a great home for one of your plants.