Thursday, March 24, 2011

Vintage Gardening Finds

Last weekend I remembered it was the 3rd weekend of the month and that a town a few miles away would be having their flea/antique market. I was trying not to go, but.....oh how I wanted to. So I gave myself a $60 limit and headed out.

Here is what all I got for the money!

The other things I will save for some other posts. I was happy to find some really good buys. In times I have gone and there would not be one buy under $30.

Here is what we are going to look at today...because I am ready to garden and get my garden cottage cleaned up.
I was thrilled to find one booth that sold nothing but vintage garden items. I could of bought out the entire booth...but I restrained myself!

I like sprinklers and when I saw this I thought of my Mom. She sometimes would talk about someone being hyper and would say "they were running around like a whirling dervish". Not sure if I really knew what that meant until I saw this. Now it makes me think of my Mom and it puts a smile on my face.

I collect these tiny flower pots...I don't think there is anyway you could use them? I have one that was my Grandmothers, hers is yellow.

Did you notice the seed packets?


 Check out the dates!


They will be displayed on this when I get it home............

My seed packet stand.


They had several sprayers, but I went with the Ortho one.

I can never pass up green tools.

And a tray.

love the flowers!

Joining Linda @ A La carte For junkin Fridays!

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25 comments:

  1. JunqueMagnetMarch 24, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    What terrific finds!I had one of those pots in orange - sold it last summer to make room in the cupboards!!And that seed packet stand is simply drool worthy.Enjoy and thanks for sharing.

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  2. LynnMarch 24, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Cool finds! Wondering if you'll use the grass clippers:@)

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  3. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comMarch 24, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I love vintage garden things! You really found some neat things.

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  4. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 24, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I love the vintage garden items! You found some wonderful things...I love those clippers! hugs, Linda

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  5. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlMarch 24, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I love that tray, Ann. I love larkspur, too! Are you here to in MO? I was at Copper Eagle today with Taylor and I bought the neatest metal flower stand today!

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  6. TeteMarch 24, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Awesome finds! Love the seed packs! And the planter, the tray, the sprayer...
    LOL
    You rock when you shop!
    Hugs- Tete

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 24, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love the black tray! It's something pretty that you can use in decorating! Great finds! ♥

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  8. annMarch 24, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    cool stuff, especially the tray.

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  9. LottieMarch 24, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Those seed packets are great! Great buys all around.

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  10. Vintage GalMarch 24, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    What wonderful treasures ~ love the tray and the seed packets ;-)

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  11. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogMarch 24, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    love the little blue flower pot!

    http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com

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  12. very merry vintage styleMarch 24, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Love the seed packet stand and the beautiful seed packets! Great finds
    Mary

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  13. DiannMarch 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    What awesome garden finds! And that tray is beautiful! I can't wait to see the seed stand with the seed packets. What a cute idea!

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  14. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMarch 24, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Great treasures, Ann! Your little flower pot is pretty cute and I would love to see the teacups up close! I like your tray too. Thanks for your visit and have a wonderful weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  15. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Ann,
    What great treasures you found...I love the little flower pot...is it McCoy? I am your newest Follower...can't wait to see what you find next!
    Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage

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  16. RebeccaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Looks like you scored-great finds!!!!!

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  17. Decor To AdoreMarch 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oh that tray~ swoon!

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  18. Debbie~March 25, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Wow, you found some fabulous treasures, the seed packets are wonderful and won't they be adorable in your seed stand, looove it!!! I've always had a thing for the old metal trays myself, they're wonderful! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs

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  19. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    yes- wow- did you score- love what you found, especially the blue planter!

    Karen

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  20. Victorian1885March 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    What allot of wonderful garden treasures! Have a great weekend..here's hoping Spring arrives next week.

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  21. Pam KesslerMarch 25, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Wow! Great finds. That Ortho sprayer is pretty cool.

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  22. MarthaMarch 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Wow -- what treasures you found! I, too, love old garden things!

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  23. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 25, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I really love the old seed packets! My Mom collects old seed catalogs and I log browsing through them when I go to her house. Isn't it a shame that the illustrators were rarely, if ever, identified?

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  24. BabsMarch 26, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Ann, You found some really nice vintage things at the antique/flea market. I like to look at antique garden ornaments but usually find them priced well above my set limit too. I really like your shade garden in your header. The hostas are so full and lush and it looks like you have impatiens. They are a favorite "work horse" in my garden too. Thanks for leaving a comment on the pineapple sage. Have a great weekend.

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  25. Cindy's CupboardMarch 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Wow! You had a fun time with your $60, didn't you? I'm happy for you!

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