This ole bird table
By valadel
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This started out as a bird table then I planted some semperviviums on the roof, they took ages to establish but eventually took hold.
A couple of years ago a colony of bees decided it would make a nice home albeit for a short time but they do return every year.
This year my rambling rose ( name unknown ) decided it needed to be decorated as it is looking a little worn.
I think it looks quite good at the moment needless to say the birds can’t get a look in .
- 1 Jul, 2012
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That's lovely, Val.
I've added to GoYpedia Houseleeks :o)
1 Jul, 2012
Thats clever,
1 Jul, 2012
You have a really artistic knack for the unusual Val..we dont see enough pics of your lovely little estate! I cant remember whether it was Dolly or Alfie who used to sleep atop this, but I guess you have a huffy pussy somewhere around lol!
1 Jul, 2012
Thanks Sticks, Terra and Cinders, I covered it with chicken wire, stuffed loads of moss and a little compost inside then stuck in a few plants and hoped for the best.
1 Jul, 2012
well you got the best!!! clever you.
1 Jul, 2012
Margo, how lovely to hear from you, why don't you come over to Valsacres and see the real thing?
Alf and Dolly still sleep on top of another bird table.
Got a very huffy pussy tonight, Dolly got stung by a very drunken bumble bee this afternoon but she's ok now. :0))
1 Jul, 2012
Very clever ,love it;0))
1 Jul, 2012
Thanks PP.
1 Jul, 2012
Very artistic Valadel, good job Ascots passed or they`d be queing to wear this.lol.
1 Jul, 2012
Yeah ! lol
1 Jul, 2012
LOL! Stroller you crack me up! Val, we will visit Val's Acres forthwith, just give us a date..but not this week, we going to ...Downton Abbey (otherwise known as Highclere Castle)
1 Jul, 2012
It looks pretty :o) You've given me an idea - instead of giving my old bird table to my neighbour as fire wood for his wood burning stove, I shall plant some house leeks on it. I've got a pot of 'spare' ones that I don't know what to do with lol
Your rose looks like American Pillar ...
2 Jul, 2012
Brilliant!!!
2 Jul, 2012
Gosh you excelled there,brilliant picture to,but then thats what we come to expect from Valsacres.
Don't chop that rose yet I want some cutting soon.
Brian.
2 Jul, 2012
That is fantastic!
2 Jul, 2012
There aren't any superlatives left that haven't been used, so I'll just say brilliant, Val, looks great.
2 Jul, 2012
Hywel I nearly chopped mine up as it was falling apart but stuck it together with no nails and now the roof is protected with the plants, thanks for the name you might be right.
Thanks Pam, Lil and Bamboo.
Praise indeed from Brian, come and collect cutting whenever.
Margo , will consult the oracle and get back to you, have great time at D.A.
2 Jul, 2012
A great recycling idea for the birdtable. The rose poking through it sets it of a treat! :-))
2 Jul, 2012
Wow that's lovely Val, what a winning combination. :o))
It's also great to have a blog from you, we don't see your garden often enough, small but perfectly formed as it is! LOL
3 Jul, 2012
Thank you so, Balcony and Lily.
Not sure about the garden being perfectly formed, I just throw in whatever takes my fancy and the freebies I get given. lol.
3 Jul, 2012
thats lovely val, nice idea :o)))
5 Jul, 2012
Thanks San hope you are keeping better ? x
5 Jul, 2012
thanx val yes i am, just had a few days in scotland which helped alot, hope your good to ;o))
5 Jul, 2012
Glad to hear that, will have look at your blogs.
I am fine apart from going a bit rusty round the edges ! LOL !
5 Jul, 2012
lol val arent we all, i felt it walking up all them hills in edinbrough haha ;o)
5 Jul, 2012
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that is really pretty, i love that roof, how did you manage to plant into it?
1 Jul, 2012