Step behind the scenes for my big garden reveal! 🌿 In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I transformed a forgotten corner of my backyard into a beautiful, functional potting station — all thanks to your amazing suggestions. From clever repurposing to budget-friendly DIY tricks, this space is now ready for gardening, entertaining, and my upcoming October 4th garden tour.
You’ll see:
✨ How I used solar-powered garden lights for instant charm and safety.
✨ The portable red umbrella that adds shade and style.
✨ Repurposed storage solutions that keep tools tidy and weather-safe.
✨ A boxwood border and repurposed brick to prevent erosion.
✨ A “plant hospital” for sun-stressed plants to recover in style.
✨ How a teak piece from a vintage boat became a functional garden feature.
✨ Easy landscaping touches to make your space feel intentional and welcoming.
Plus, I’m sharing some of my favorite products (linked below) and tips you can use to makeover your own outdoor spaces — even if you’re on a budget. This episode is all about romancing the ordinary, using what you have, and creating beauty with a little creativity.
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24 Comments
So cute!
I recently heard the heat in the tea will kill the probiotics in the honey. Probiotics don’t live above 115 degrees is what I saw… do your own research. Love the unique use of that alley area.
I’m going to borrow the shade umbrella idea for my potting bench spot.
"Well, that really grinds my gears." Haha! I've heard that saying many times, Stewart!
Looks great! And perfect place to work repotting etc.
Solar lights post?
Very, very nice potting area🩷🩷🩷🌸🌸🌸
There's the title of your next book- "Romancing the Ordinary"
Love your new potting area. I would add a trellis with a climbing vine maybe clematis to the wood fence or maybe some art
paint the white pipe the same color as the gate. Did you call it Vater gray?
This helped me inspire one of my forgotten spaces!Thank you❤
Love the renovated area …. so functional while being aesthetically pleasing! Sending healing vibes for your cold!
I like what you’ve done in your side yard. I think I would’ve moved the pot stand closer to your potting bench; however, I think the pot stand might’ve been too deep for that area. Too, I think the pot stand makes for an artistic display where it’s at now.
Linda, your back yard is pure delight. Of course your front yard is spectacular too. You have turned the alley between the side of your fence and your home into a real gem. The solar powered lights are magical. Your pops of red in the back are just right. The umbrella in the new potting area is adorable. All of your special touches make everything interesting and gorgeous. Love your style. I always look forward to your new videos. Wishing you a speedy recovery from your cold.
It’s all coming together so nicely! I was going to suggest a half round umbrella in red by Nature Spring from Lowe’s to you for the planting area. Two wreaths back to back on the gate would be a nice touch. Summer colds are annoying – glad to see you’re feeling better! Thank you for always inspiring me. 💖 🪴
Your own practical yet beautiful ideas, as well as the viewers, have created a really cool space here! I’m definitely going to look over my garden for any, “Forgotten Spaces” that I can get creative in. Thanks, Linda!
Linda your looking so beautiful 🔥
Yes …….. love the garden alley!❤🌵
I love your new potting place
Please share your apron source. I love it!
"when we come back"?? Are you filming these for a show?
GooGone should take that label off the side of your trash cans.
So beautiful linda
Linda, you should consider painting a pirate in that fence above your new potting bench with a hand to hold your potting knife like a little sword. Arrrrrr!