Hello everyone! Today's post (& video) features an addition to our cottage garden entry. For another layer of cottage garden charm Matt built a pair of cedar window boxes to hang over our courtyard railing.
We decided on two boxes instead of one long, cumbersome box. That way I can remove the boxes & replant as needed.
Simple, handmade window boxes.
Matt measures, cuts, drills, glues, & staples while I snap pictures. I'm so grateful he enjoys woodworking!
The window boxes are ready for the first test run ~ they fit perfectly! Matt thought the faces of the boxes were a bit plain so he added trim. They look beautiful already!
Now for the stain & liners ~ it's nice to have a quick project now & then!
Done! You can see the holes Matt has drilled in the bottoms of the window boxes for drainage.
Now my favorite part ~ planting time!
The flowers are filling in & the Sweet Potato vines are beginning to spill over. I'm hoping they reach the bed below!
Just as I was getting these photographs for you I spotted a Tiger Swallowtail caterpillar! Really, I didn't think the parsley would attract the butterflies, but it did!
Thank you for joining me today as we adding another layer to the cottage garden entry!
Until next time take care,
Rachel
