[[ UPDATE 9/5/2013: Due to the closure of Roger Reynolds Nursery this workshop has been cancelled.]]
Just about everyone has an old redwood planter out in the garden that’s showing its age—and not in a good way! Sign up for my workshop at Roger Reynolds Nursery in Menlo Park at the end of September and I’ll show you how to transform a tired container—or a personality-free new one—into a treasured garden artifact.
From Handmade Garden Style, (Timber Press 2011):
This striking copper-clad planter box carries the show with a supporting cast of textural, blond ornamental grasses and drought-resistant perennials that shimmer in the slightest breeze. The simple angular lines of the box contrast with the loose planting style for a sophisticated but casual effect and a beach vibe so fresh you can almost smell the salt air. Its new copper surface adds panache while the patina finish complements the aged cedar for a look that’s more valued garden antique than cast-off garden giveaway.
In addition to a wooden planter box, everything you need to craft this easy DIY project can be found at your local hardware store. BONUS: workshop participants will receive 20% off retail on all planter boxes and nursery plants purchased at Roger Reynolds that day.
For complete details and to register for this workshop on September 28, 2013 go here.
Responses