front porch flowers

It looks like the chance for frost has passed, so I guess it is time to start thinking about flowers for the garden and front porch. We have a very small front porch and have decorated it like my mom wants for the last couple of years that I have been here. This year I proposed a change and she said to do whatever I want, so I am thinking I would like to go to a more rustic, natural look. I have started to gather together some things I have that I might include, but I am looking for inspiration. 


Here is what I have so far that I might use.

Here are some inspirations.


I wish my porch was even large enough for something like this,

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but it is too small, and even though it is covered, it gets wet when it rains.


I like this.

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I do have a bench, although it is backless. hmmmmm.


I have this large bamboo basket and would like to put something tall here with flowers and trailing ivy, 

but I think I am going to have to talk to my cousin at the family's florist and greenhouses

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It's where I first learned my love for gardening, but my cousin John is the expert, so I go to him.


And what about the front door. I really like this wreath that I showed in an earlier post.

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and my love for this has definitely not lessened.

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Maybe I can find something around the house or at the thrift store.


It may take me awhile as I seem to be moving a bit slower than normal, but I will update you when I get it done. 


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