Old washing machine 2009...

17 years ago

Hello Folks!

Here is a shot of my old turquoise washing machine planted with Sweet William and Marigolds this Summer. There is also some kind of trailing plant with blue flowers in there, but it seems to be done blooming. These were all "rescue plants" from the clearance table at my local Lowes. If you are a penny pincher, like me, check out what your Lowes might have to offer. The clearance table is usually stashed way in the back and is loaded with all the "not so perfect" plants they want to get rid of. Mine marks them all at half price, then takes an additional 75% off at the register!

Often times the plants just need a good dead heading and some TLC and they bounce right back (at least these did!)

I love finding perennials on that table, 'cuz I know next year they will be beautiful! Kathy

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susiewantsroses
17 years ago
B-R-E-A-T-H T-A-K-I-N-G !!!! (long exhale w/warm feeling)
Kathryn Botard
17 years ago
That is really pretty. I love turquoise. I just wish it was easier to spell.
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ncshabbybeach
17 years ago
Tazymo...That is Just Dreamy...I am slowly running out of yard.......But that Turquoise would pop in any location!!!!LUV IT!!!
Marlene Kindred
17 years ago
WONDERFUL!!! Love the washer and the color choice of flowers!
spedigrees z4VT
17 years ago
I love your old washing machine! Looks beautiful with your choice of flowers. Wherever did you come by this antique appliance?
luckygal
17 years ago
That is fantastic! I'd love to find one of those. Happy memories of doing laundry with one, maybe a newer vintage!
tasymo
Original Author
17 years ago
I found it at a yard sale for $5 a couple of years ago. That sucker is HEAVY!!
spedigrees z4VT
17 years ago
Wow, five dollars!! What a find! It is a treasure for the garden to be sure. My grandma used to do her wash on such a wringer machine.

I recently had to have my kitchen stove vintage 1974 hauled away when it died and they delivered a new one. I really toyed with the idea of installing it in the garden. It was a beautiful red colour (persimmon or paprika, something like that) and I loved it. Now I'm wishing I had.
cindee11461
17 years ago
Beautiful!!!
luna_llena_feliz
17 years ago
Love the combination of the turquoise washer and red/orange flowers. Nice contrast. And of course, you gotta love the rust! Looks gorgeous with your penny pinching flowers. Great job!
jeannespines
17 years ago
tasymo... another WINNER! So wonderful it found a home in your gardens! Luv the bargain annuals...and YES, this certainly is a good time to add "color" thru all the bargains! TFS! Jeanne S.
calicocat1967
17 years ago
Never seen a washer in that color......love it !!!!! Those flowers are a great color combinations for it.

And I also shop the bargin tables for plants this time of year. They come back just fine for me. Bought some begonias in 4"pots for 50 cents and they look awesome now.

Thanks for sharing,

Kim
tennesseetrash
17 years ago
That's just beautiful! ~tenderlee
nursemaid4
17 years ago
Your washer looks so nice planted like that. I remember getting my long hair caught in the rollers once when I was a kid, lol.