Screened Porch, Ready for Warm Weather

Every year, we bring this small ladder to the screened porch to hold my plants/flowers. It just doesn't seem right without it. I went to the store this afternoon to buy plants for the pots, and stopped by Dollar General and picked up a few pretties for the porch too.

I found this sweet bird house. I loved its unusual shape, and the bright colors. Of course I had to have this pretty bird too.

The bird and bird house are perched on top of the ladder. Then I have two post with spider plants left from a year ago. Today, I bought Ivy, Creeping Jenny, petunias, and the large purple plant (can't think of the name). I only purchased purple and green items.

I hope the Creeping Jenny does well.

This little blue bird was only a dollar.

Petunias

Did you notice the little yellow chicken?

I had to transplant this "big boy" again this year, this time into a large galvanized tub that my mother had. The tub is at least 45 years old.

While buying plants, I got this one for the inside. It reminds me of the fig plant some have, but it is a type of schefelera. I need to shop the basement for a pot for it.

Now I feel like the screened porch is ready to be enjoyed.

Ready for some relaxation!!

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