Humor in the Flower Garden
Jan B. Faires
up and planted flowers in it (where the springs would have gone) -- an
honest-to-Pete "flower bed!" And wouldn't it be funny to take an old...
um...bathroom stool, remove the lid from the tank, and make a two-level
planter from it! sort of a "flower pot?" (sorry, I think all this nasty
weather is affecting my mind!)
--
Jan Faires, EIU, Charleston, IL 61920 cs...@ux1.cts.eiu.edu
Probably the most important journey we will ever take
is the journey inward.
Patricia Ryan
Faires) wrote:
In the past year both of our toilets have had to be replaced, and the
hulks remaining have yet to be taken to the dump. I can't tell you how
many time I've looked at them and wondered if I could use them for
something - planters or bench supports or..... And how crazy everyone
would think I was! I probably won't have the nerve, but it sure is
tempting to try - hey, I can always do it temporarily - hmmmmm :-).
Bob Kirk
As long as the homeowner's association doesn't have a rule
prohibiting it. Just don't plant a rose.
But if you're really determined to do so, you could always
tell them to "Just sit on it."
Azureus
originally been for men only, and the university hadn't bothered
converting
the bathrooms. We got tired of looking at a wall-full of urinals every
day,
so we planted them full of various house-plants! We used to joke that all
we had to do was flush to water the plants.
April A. Zone 5
April A.
azu...@aol.com
Cry "Ribbet!" and let slip the frogs of war!
Gina Cruse
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Subject: Re: Humor in the Flower Garden
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 23:12:53 -0700
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Polar
LOVE that "flower bed"; applaud tasteful efforts at humor in garden.
For those on the coast(s) note that certain jurisdictions dispose
innovatively of huge quantities of toilets that have had to be
replaced by low-flow toilets, due to water conservation restrictions.
The are dumped them in pre-determined locations, creating artificial
reefs, which the sea critters enthusiastically populate.
Polar
Peg Fish
: um...bathroom stool, remove the lid from the tank, and make a two-level
: planter from it! sort of a "flower pot?" (sorry, I think all this nasty
: weather is affecting my mind!)
Jan, my Auntie's neighbor in Wisconsin did just that! Impatiens grown out
of both places.
Peg
Jan B. Faires
things! Someone sent me email, suggesting we might put palm trees inside
that bed frame to make "Palm Springs," or plant thyme around a sundial.
You guys are the greatest! Thanks for the smiles.
stlo...@cnsvax.uwec.edu
Years ago my aunt took an old-fashioned bedpan and planted petunias in it.
She kept it by the front door. It was great.
Dina
In article <4eenk4$e...@java.state.ak.us>, Gina Cruse <gina> writes:>
> In article <DLr50...@news.cts.eiu.edu>, cs...@news.cts.eiu.edu (Jan B.
> Faires) wrote:
>
>> I saw the neatest thing in someone's yard: they set an old iron bedframe
>> up and planted flowers in it (where the springs would have gone) -- an
>> honest-to-Pete "flower bed!" And wouldn't it be funny to take an old...
>> um...bathroom stool, remove the lid from the tank, and make a two-level
>> planter from it! sort of a "flower pot?" (sorry, I think all this nasty
>> weather is affecting my mind!)
>> --
>> Jan Faires, EIU, Charleston, IL 61920 [snip]
Hans Koster
<hulks remaining have yet to be taken to the dump. I can't tell you how
<many time I've looked at them and wondered if I could use them for
<something - planters or bench supports or..... And how crazy everyone
<would think I was! I probably won't have the nerve, but it sure is
<tempting to try - hey, I can always do it temporarily - hmmmmm :-)
I've had a toilet planter for about four years already. I have succulents in
the top of the tank and chives in the bowl. (Yes, I do eat the chives.)
Another nice planter can be made out of a worn-out pair of work boots. Cut
holes in the leather, use a fast-draining mix and fill with succulents. I've
sold several pairs for $15 at craft shows.
Margaret Van Emmerik
Gina Cruse <gina> wrote:
>> I saw the neatest thing in someone's yard: they set an old iron bedframe
>> up and planted flowers in it (where the springs would have gone) -- an
>> honest-to-Pete "flower bed!" And wouldn't it be funny to take an old...
>> um...bathroom stool, remove the lid from the tank, and make a two-level
>> planter from it! sort of a "flower pot?" (sorry, I think all this nasty
>> weather is affecting my mind!)
>
>In the past year both of our toilets have had to be replaced, and the
>hulks remaining have yet to be taken to the dump. I can't tell you how
>many time I've looked at them and wondered if I could use them for
>something - planters or bench supports or..... And how crazy everyone
>would think I was! I probably won't have the nerve, but it sure is
>tempting to try - hey, I can always do it temporarily - hmmmmm :-).
We have just replaced two toilets in our place and we disposed of the bowls
to my brother in law who already has 3 other toilet bowls holding up
azaleas. Tends to be a conversation piece more than anything although I
notice he has them in his back yard not front yard.
Regards, Margaret Van Emmerik
Julie B. Weinberg
to a plumber friend of mine. He
>took the tank off and put a clear glass top on it and used it as a
coffee
>table. (yes, in his living room)
Hi - My neighbors have created a lovely little bit of landscape -
flowers, shrubs, etc, - around the trashed body of an small, old car.
Here in New Mexico, we call the piles of discarded stuff in many rural
yards "New Mexican Gardens". Guess my neighbors took it to heart. It's
a great garden!
RPatter927
is by the entrance to the second garden and I adore the double takes when
it is spotted. Of course, I'm strange.
Happy gardening,
Pat
dickow
>I have a lovely pink toilet in my garden with double layer plantings. It
>is by the entrance to the second garden and I adore the double takes when
>it is spotted. Of course, I'm strange.
Great idea! I put little bird and gnome sculptures in a couple of hidden
spots (not so many as to be tacky) and people are always tickled to
discover them.
But the funniest thing I have seen recently was a couple of months ago
in a friend's front lawn. There were about 23-26 classic pink flamingos
standing about. I have yet to ask him if it was a prank of someone's doing,
since the flamingos were gone again as suddenly as they had appeared.
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* Bob Dickow (dic...@uidaho.edu) \\// *
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THOM SEYMOUR
I kind of like the idea of using the old commodes for "flower pots." I
would probably be inclined to place them on both sides of the entrance
to my driveway. Given the opinion some of the other residents have of
me, they might even consider it somewhat appropriate...
thommy
* 1st 2.00 #7003 * Great is our Lord His understanding has no limit.Ps147:5
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The one day visit by flocks of pink flamingos or penquins or skunks usually indicates a birthday. There are party companies that will deliver the flock
secretly in the night to delight the birthday person in the morning. Usually
includes a notice board sign on the roadside with the gory number details.
Husband and child did the penquin flock for my 40th.
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