Guest post by Lily Ellis of Birch + Bird
The
temperatures have been slowly rising and it's been so fantastic to get
outside and enjoy some sunshine lately, sporadic though it may be! These
April showers have been encouraging our garden beds, hedges and trees
to sprout new life and blossoms but we have several planters on our
newly stained patio that are noticeably bare. The raised vegetable boxes
that we planted a couple of years ago don't get nearly enough sun in
our lower yard so I've been on the lookout for easy and affordable ways
to start growing herbs and maybe even some vegetables up on our deck.
We've all seen the beautiful succulent frames and walls floating around
out there but why not switch it up a little and plant lettuce and herbs
on the vertical instead?
Style At Home. Photo by Janis Nicolay.
I
love that most of these are DIY projects that could easily be
accomplished over a weekend and they're perfect for smaller urban patios
as well. Not sure what to plant? I love lavender for its scent and
purple flowers...it also acts as a natural mosquito repellent, which is a
bonus! Check out this Country Home Top 10 list for more great container options whether you've got a shady spot, full sun or something in between.
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Lily co-writes with Rachel over at Birch + Bird. Together they organize local handmade + vintage markets and run a small Etsy shop. Scout Vintage Market will take place May 25th-26th, 2012 in Abbotsford, BC. You can follow Birch + Bird on Facebook and Twitter.
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