Quirky Potting Room

As Marian and Rod delved further into the gardens of New Zealand they discovered the quirky side of some home owners. This particular garden had the most adorable little potting shed ( so good it looks better than my kitchen). Complete with a working sink, useful garden tools and lots of baskets to harvest the produce from the garden.

Image by Serenity Nursery

Country Style Vs Coastal Style

Country Style

• Gravel Pathways
• Rambling Roses
• Tuscan Teracotta
• Garden Sheds
• Pretty Cottages

Waste Not Want Not- Natural ways to garden.

1. Pencil Pines in a row or up a driveway can look impressive and are extremely water wise.
2. Lavender and salvias will grow well in an old bath tub.
3. Seedlings are available in biodegradable pots and can be planted straight into the ground.
4. Do you have a large glass jar or old fish bowl laying around? Plant in it and keep it indoors.
5. Gorgeous berry pie...from home grown berries we hope!
6. Succulents can look fab planted in an urn and are easily propagated from cuttings.

The Modern Garden Shed

This suburban garage has been modified to fit a potting area/ garden shed. Everything a gardener needs is in arms reach. Tin buckets conceal fertilisers & potting mixes. The generous sized ceramic sink and potting area makes an ideal spot for flower arranging.

image via country living.com