This is a little composition robin that sits on a slender stake amongst the hosta and boxwood.
The antique fencing that surrounds the raised beds is actually from a cast off from the Providence Union Train Station. This turn of the century fencing was found at an antique shop. I had initially just expected to have picket fencing but this fence was a something my husband fell in love with...We had it delivered and the installed...it is extremely heavy but adds so much beauty to the garden...it truly makes the bones of our garden very elegant. My husband bought the antique millstones that are at the two entrances of the garden for me as an anniversary gift one year. I knew we needed something different and these two stones fit the bill! I love them so much...they are perfect!
This is a new cast iron urn but it definitely looks old as it is a good quality. Planted with dark colors it had a nice look in front of the half lap lattice panels.
Below is a wonderful faux bois planter we found at an antique show at Blithewold in Bristol two years ago. The coral bells look nice inside.
We found a pair of these great green and white strapped aluminum chairs at an antique shop...I love the green and the style of the chair. The little two tier wire table has a carry handle and the original turquoise paint. 
Amongst the peony is a stone face that watches over the garden...to the right is a small marble angel from France.
This old cement bench is tucked under a pine.
A nice view of the storage shed. The stone step comes from Rudy's in Connecticut. If you ever get a chance to visit Rudy's do it! There are so many architectural treasures there...old chicken coops of doors, windows, hardware, sinks, just about anything you could hope to find. All organized...if you get a chance to visit the stone yard down the road by a cow farm don't pass up that opportunity. Rudy sent us down there and we entered through a cow gate that must be closed behind you (a sign points this out). Once you start walking through the old stone steps, the grand stone pillars and columns and old pieces of granite you can't help but be in awe. We never wanted to leave...there is so much beauty in these fields...
This is an old terra cotta Roseville two handled pot...looks nice tucked here.
This is an old cast iron grape vine pattern bench. We have another one opposite to mirror it on the other side of the garden. This bench came from my father who received it from his aunt. This is a common pattern but is a very cherished piece to use. Next to the bench are a pair of old cement urns. if you look closely next to one urn is an old antique cement apple.
In front of the vintage trellis covered in Betty Corning clematis is an old birdbath. Around the top edge of the birdbath is a sundial. Nice piece! On the ground below is an old duck...he is deteriorating but still has alot of life left in him!
This is a photo of the sundial top of the birdbath.
This is a glimpse of the garden just as summer is to starts soon...looking back at the spring photos...my garden does grow!
I am so fortunate to have this lovely garden by the pond...Elizabeth
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