tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post2471841892896989382..comments2023-08-21T01:41:13.490-07:00Comments on Three Dogs in a Garden: Creating a Garden in MiniatureJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-45121008273147584652014-07-07T05:38:04.176-07:002014-07-07T05:38:04.176-07:00Jennifer girl I absolutely love this planter ! I w...Jennifer girl I absolutely love this planter ! I wish I could find some affordable birdbaths in that type of material .. I think I am going to make this a project for 2015 one way or another I will find the right container and do this because it is such a pretty focal point to come upon when walking through the garden ! Simple gorgeous !<br />Joy : )CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-1657078245240917272014-07-02T13:49:27.896-07:002014-07-02T13:49:27.896-07:00Your birdbath planter is adorable! The color of th...Your birdbath planter is adorable! The color of the plants coordinate very well with the blue birdbath. I have been thinking about dabbling with miniatures. Your post is inspirational!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-79355204036904219142014-06-30T18:10:06.188-07:002014-06-30T18:10:06.188-07:00It looks great! And what a great idea!!!!It looks great! And what a great idea!!!!khakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632954199885871025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-81827605680136123492014-06-30T11:19:24.000-07:002014-06-30T11:19:24.000-07:00I know this flies in the face of everything you ha...I know this flies in the face of everything you have ever heard about drainage, but so far so good with not drilling a drainage hole. My theory is that the roots of this tiny plants are fairly shallow and so the gravel at the bottom of the saucer section works well enough that the plants do fine in summer. <br />Winter is the time when sitting in wet soil does a plant in. Just remember to provide them with a bit of winter protection.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-440407058317156622014-06-30T09:40:53.870-07:002014-06-30T09:40:53.870-07:00I've always loved those birdbath gardens, but...I've always loved those birdbath gardens, but never quite knew how to make them. I would have sworn you needed to drill a hole. Interesting that you don't! I hope to try it this year. Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-23692447833979959432014-06-30T06:51:29.707-07:002014-06-30T06:51:29.707-07:00Oh....I just LOVED this, I love all things miniatu...Oh....I just LOVED this, I love all things miniature and alpines especially. It looks delightful.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-1676132273611370502014-06-30T05:11:47.715-07:002014-06-30T05:11:47.715-07:00Love your birdbath planter! I had an inexpensive ...Love your birdbath planter! I had an inexpensive birdbath that cracked and filled it up with plants, too. But I hadn't thought of the gravel, which is a great idea, especially to anchor the soil. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-12666277778081232642014-06-29T20:16:26.103-07:002014-06-29T20:16:26.103-07:00Thank you Debbie for bringing up the issue of safe...Thank you Debbie for bringing up the issue of safety. The incident you describe is tragic! Birdbaths are heavy, especially the concrete ones. I agree that any homeowner should be cautious about placing a birdbath where a young child might accidentally topple it over.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-32428193141027530482014-06-29T20:06:04.748-07:002014-06-29T20:06:04.748-07:00A word of caution/safety from Debbie Jackson of Wa...A word of caution/safety from Debbie Jackson of Walhalla, SC on Hometalk:<br />With terra cotta birdbaths like these, please be anchor them carefully and together. Do this esp if you have small children wanting to looking them or touch the contents. I had a friend toddler son die after one feel on him as he played in the water. It caused internal ingeries.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-71248264922221023062014-06-29T18:36:59.365-07:002014-06-29T18:36:59.365-07:00Someday...I want to create a little garden in a bi...Someday...I want to create a little garden in a birdbath too Jennifer. Yours is so pretty and I so appreciate your instructions.<br />sending hugs...Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-59402323048819634392014-06-29T15:27:55.370-07:002014-06-29T15:27:55.370-07:00The bird bath idea is very pretty indeed! Love all...The bird bath idea is very pretty indeed! Love all the plants. Have a wonderful summertime! xoKiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327411102238314117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-61186170587089948592014-06-29T13:42:14.425-07:002014-06-29T13:42:14.425-07:00Sorry to hear that Birdbath Planter #2 didn't ...Sorry to hear that Birdbath Planter #2 didn't overwinter but glad it inspired you to create Birdbath Planter #3! Great choice of plants that look good together and shouldn't crowd each other out. And I love the Dollar Store mushrooms :)Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208261869410640449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-49282566083167937682014-06-29T12:26:48.813-07:002014-06-29T12:26:48.813-07:00Jennifer, thank you SO very much.
I actually have ...Jennifer, thank you SO very much.<br />I actually have 2 "not being used" bird baths, and you can bet that come tomorrow, they are going to become miniature gardens. Again, I thank you!!Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-35830877717510297132014-06-29T09:28:55.343-07:002014-06-29T09:28:55.343-07:00There's a birdbath saucer tucked into a corner...There's a birdbath saucer tucked into a corner of a shade garden that has been neglected for a while. I think I'll fill it with miniature hosta (Mouse Ears & Guacamole) and some ferns. That will give it some life. Thanks for the inspiration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063046271695834588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-24231372552309109202014-06-29T07:02:40.752-07:002014-06-29T07:02:40.752-07:00At one time every garden had a rock garden but you...At one time every garden had a rock garden but you hardly see them any more - your bird bath garden is a beautiful alternative - I love these miniature plants that would get lost in a normal garden and having them high off the ground gives you a chance to see the beauty in the tiny flowers. I may well take this idea and go with it if I can find a reasonably priced birdbath.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-31193638748546865442014-06-29T05:28:07.756-07:002014-06-29T05:28:07.756-07:00No heated garage so this will not work for me usin...No heated garage so this will not work for me using a bird bath, but I have a concrete planter that overwinters with miniature hosta under the stairs on the patio.<br /><br />I wanted to move one hosta out and add some accent plants...I have some great ideas now. Thanks Jennifer!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-63609562754955907122014-06-28T23:48:05.815-07:002014-06-28T23:48:05.815-07:00Very pretty indeed and being raised like that make...Very pretty indeed and being raised like that makes them so easy to manage. I have two troughs but have to bend when tending them. I like the idea of one in the shade, must put my thinking cap on!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-62332584172742718332014-06-28T17:25:59.079-07:002014-06-28T17:25:59.079-07:00The bird bath idea is very good. As you say the pl...The bird bath idea is very good. As you say the plants being raised, they are easier to admire. Here the whole garden is on the rock and I have rock garden plants everywhere.<br />I also got Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold' this year but found out that it would enjoy some shade. I have it in full sun and it is cooking. I will have to shade it during the sunniest part of the day if I want to keep it. rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-79609941498696345282014-06-28T17:14:19.034-07:002014-06-28T17:14:19.034-07:00So pretty! I love the different Alpine plants they...So pretty! I love the different Alpine plants they fascinate me and alas it is far too hot to grow them here. Your birdbath is exquisite.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-37051820768368291532014-06-28T12:14:37.551-07:002014-06-28T12:14:37.551-07:00Love it! The plants are so beautiful!!Love it! The plants are so beautiful!!ANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669855421350031273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-81104994215207528262014-06-28T10:53:52.271-07:002014-06-28T10:53:52.271-07:00So Pretty! So Pretty! Ruth Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300830364859529149noreply@blogger.com