Garden Mentor

Spring views. Chionodoxa and Hellebores in bloom. My fountain is up and running

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New! At Artisans’ Corner In Clinton

New! At Artisans’ Corner in Clinton. Both Sold!

Welcome to my virtual booth! See posts below for details on items for sale.

THESE EXCITING ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR IN-PERSON SHOPPING THIS WEEKEND AT THE SHOPPES AT JOHNNY APPLESEED’S The Apple Kitchen is open Saturday and Sunday for homemade soups, gourmet sandwiches and desserts. LOCATION: Erieville. (Short drive on Route 20 near Cazenovia).... WEBSITE FOR DIRECTIONS AND HOURS! https://www.johnnyshoppes.com/

SIGNATURE XL FLOWER BIRDBATHS Vibrantly colored, large sized flowers in a Hypertufa base with metal stand. Available all year. Order by message here or in person shopping at Artisans Corner in Clinton, the Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed bear Cazenovia or the Emporium in Herkimer. ($49 plus tax)

REMSEN BARN FEST VIRTUAL BOOTH!! YOU HAVE ARRIVED!! HYPERTUFA BIRDBATH/FEEDERS (IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW!) HOW IT WORKS: ... 1- Comment SOLD on the photo of the item you want. This will hold the item for one week 2-Message me to make arrangements for pickup or delivery. Local sales only. 3- Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card when you pick up item. Because of the nature of the items, they cannot be shipped. It would be too costly. See the other posts below to shop in person at THE SHOPPES AT JOHNNY APPLESEED and ARTISANS’ CORNER!

Getting my virtual booth ready for this weekend’s VIRTUAL REMSEN BARNFEST. Many new birdbaths and candleholders at special festival prices. And a special code will get you a discount on my Hypertufa items at Artisans’ Corner in Clinton and the Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed through October 2nd.

Check this out! I’ll be there with my Hypertufa birdbaths, candleholders and planters. You can buy online and arrange a pickup or delivery. You will also have the opportunity to view online and purchase at Artisans’ Corner in Clinton and at the Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed in Erieville. Special BarnFest discount will be given at those locations. Stay tuned! https://www.remsenbarnfestival.org/

Don’t cut your fading flowers! Note the goldfinches eating the seeds in the echinacea. I leave them and rudbeckia for them. Natural food is so much better for them. (But I do supplement with store-bought seeds, of course).

Digging out some Endless Summer hydrangeas today. Free for anyone who wants to pick them up. Must be planted in semi protected area for blooms. Message me if you want them. FREE

Surprise in the garden this morning!

Two frogs sunning themselves in Terry’s bucket pond. We still don’t know where they came from

Today is a great day for a Sidewalk Sale! We have so many beautiful handmade items that we have discounted for this sale. Come in and check out all the great specials!

My husband’s pond in a bucket complete with frogs, water hyacinth and Lily pads about to bloom.