I am already looking forward to...

next spring. Dh and I put a signed and submitted a contract on a beautiful four bedroom home. There is a positive and negative side to a short sale. The negative aspect... there is a lot of waiting time. The positive... with all the waiting I can come up with diy projects for the amazing backyard! Here are some pictures of the backyard:

And, here are some of the diy gardening projects I found on Pinterest. I am drooling at the thought of starting some of these.

These spoons make brilliant markers. And, the best part: you can hit your local thrift store and purchase these. Spray them with chalk paint and move them where ever they may be needed.

Old window shutter rehabbed? Great Idea. I am not sure I'd hang planters from it, but either way.. I could find a purpose for it. 

These lights would be great for entertaining.

A small diy kids toy. Baby G would love this!

Again, another thrift store find. Mason jars with tea lights to light a pathway. 

Pennies help keep slugs away. Nasty, slimy bugs.

Cut off the end of your celery. Plant it to grow your own. 

Vinegar, water, and lemon keeps the weeds away. A "green" way to keep away those nasty weeds!

For entertaining purposes; I love this. A bug "station". 

$10 raised gardens. How brilliant? I can't wait to try this out.