French Garden Urn
I've been on the prowl for a French Garden Urn for quite some time. I recently found this cast iron one down in Snohomish at “Annie’s on First”. 
It’s much smaller than what I’ve been looking for, which means I am still on the hunt for another! But this will do for now! I just love the charm and character these old urns bring into our homes!
I decided to paint it white and sit it outside in the weather to age a bit…but I couldn’t wait to begin planting bulbs in it! I lined the inside with a plastic bag filled with dirt and gravel. Crocus bulbs are sitting on top and being forced into bloom inside. Oh how I love a hint of spring indoors!
After a few weeks a few blooms began to appear, but the showcase of flowers was not what I had hoped for.
So I took all of the bulbs outdoors and planted them in my front yard grass to bloom next year! The crocus bulbs bloom early enough her in Washington State that it won’t interfere with the mowing of the lawn. I think this will be fun, but we will have to wait and see how it works out…
I picked up a bleeding heart to replace the crocus bulbs…so pretty! I’m sure many more beautiful blooms will follow!
It’s much smaller than what I’ve been looking for, which means I am still on the hunt for another! But this will do for now! I just love the charm and character these old urns bring into our homes!
I decided to paint it white and sit it outside in the weather to age a bit…but I couldn’t wait to begin planting bulbs in it! I lined the inside with a plastic bag filled with dirt and gravel. Crocus bulbs are sitting on top and being forced into bloom inside. Oh how I love a hint of spring indoors!
After a few weeks a few blooms began to appear, but the showcase of flowers was not what I had hoped for.
So I took all of the bulbs outdoors and planted them in my front yard grass to bloom next year! The crocus bulbs bloom early enough her in Washington State that it won’t interfere with the mowing of the lawn. I think this will be fun, but we will have to wait and see how it works out…I picked up a bleeding heart to replace the crocus bulbs…so pretty! I’m sure many more beautiful blooms will follow!
Ideally, this one I saw over at White Ironstone Cottage is exactly what I want (but a matching pair) ~ oh, that would make me so very happy!
To see what else I am linking to this week – please check my “Cottage Links” label…xoxo, tracie
Be sure to check out my Etsy Shop ~ I’ve reduced the price of most of my shop items!
Comments
xxleslie
Really liked the idea of forcing the crocuses - sorry the flowers didn't work out the way you wanted. But putting them in the lawn is a great idea. I love to see plants naturalized like that - we have lovely purple scilla which grows through our lawn.
Cynthia
thanks for the mention
xxoo
Pam