You have a great space for all you treasures...Love the scoops on the tree...

That looks really nice. :)
What is an elevator scoop? (besides a cool flower pot)

Yes, people have been nailing things to trees for many years. Love the scoops.

Ramona

Here is a link that might be useful: MY BLOG

Blooming-an elevator is a machine they use to load grain from a wagon to a grain bin. We have alot of old machinery sitting around that has alot of cool parts to use.

Kim

Kim, Tell Sweet MIL that it will be OK as long as you dont pull the nails out. When you pull the nails out you leave a hole for bugs to bore into. It may be an entry for disease as well...its been awhile since I read about this.

Your arrangement of interesting object d'art are terrific.

Great idea. I too nail trees.

Another cool idea!
kathy

Looks cool! I love the scoops!

Very nice! All the different textures, shapes, colors from old machine parts are fantastic. Who would have thought those many years ago when they were working in the grain mill that that scoop would have looked great nailed to a tree?
Vickie

Well the University of Florida Extension will agree with MIL. It opens the tree up to insects and disease but it takes awhile.First the tree goes into distress(for years) and slowly declines. I always yelled at my boys when they carved their initials into a living thing and Im sure they thought I was nuts. I have some things nailed into palm trees which are really a grass not a tree,but they are ones I intend on removing eventually. I think(and not scientifically mind you) that if the screws were tight enough the organisms wouldnt be able to get in. Again I wouldnt do it to a prize speciman tree. I have enough diseases,bugs and fungus killing them off but I would think maples are ok, I guess. I mean they tap them for syrup.

But I do want to mention I love your garden vignette!
And I did see the garden guy put holes in his own tree for one of those faces.
Good Luck and tell MIL she can buy you a new tree for Christmas just in case LOL!!!!!

calico, been looking at all your great garden pics. Love them all. Great job!!