Old Tool Boxes

Sometimes it's hard to find a way to save old things and make them useful.  These two old tool boxes are an example of trying to put old things to use. These are on my screened back porch.

 The Prince Albert one, which  belonged to my father, is probably about seventy years old.  I'm not sure of the age of the larger one.  It is likely an older one that belonged to a great-uncle.

It'll take a little longer for the plants to get settled in, but I'll show you the start. These philodendron should cover the boxes by the end of the summer. The pan flower pot is also from my parents' house.

Sourwood Tree

The sourwood trees have bloomed well this summer. 

I hope the honeybees are doing as well since nothing is better than sourwood honey. 

The past couple of summers have not been good for the honey producers.

It is difficult to get a good picture of the sourwood blossoms which are peeking above the pine tree in the foreground.  Small sourwood trees also bloom well.

Butterfly Bushes

Butterfly bushes come in a variety of colors, but they have one thing in common. 

The butterflies and hummingbirds and moths love them.  Most have a sweet smell that attracts visitors who feed on the loud-smelling nectar. 

 The purple old-fashioned butterfly bush is less showy and has a tendency to spread.