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Rita does vegetable gardening in containers. If you look closely, you will also see some purely decorative plants in this area.
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Lettuce and carrots growing in plastic IKEA tubs
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Creative use (repurposing) of a shiny coffee pot
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Rita has several garden rooms. This area is called "The Bistro." This would be a great place to sit with a cup of tea.
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Spent allium heads were spray painted in pastel colors.
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The herb garden
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Now we're approaching another garden room, the gazebo. This is where Rita has set up our tea.
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The gazebo from another angle
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A silver tea service with a lovely patina and two colorful (even "gardeny" looking) cups
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Notice there are guests in the background of this photo - they are touring Rita's garden.
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Hope you enjoyed seeing how Rita set up tea in the garden.
Linking to Tea Time Tuesday, and Tea in the garden
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