Stag Totem Poles

[DeborahJane]

My 3 established stags or elks, not sure which, were exposed to too much sun during our long, hot, dry summer. They normally survive where I had them but I neglected to take into account that the council had chopped out a huge branch of a tree on the footpath which had in the past provided the shade over summer.
One is showing a very slight chance of some life so I have improvised with some bromeliads and little asparagus ferns, elk plants and one little stag which had survived the summer facing away from the sun.
I had already made my "stag totem pole" with 2 little ones on it a few years ago and that had made it through the summer so I decided to add to it. As they say, if your on a good thing stick to it.
The larger one on the board didn't fit so I've hung that on a ladder I rusted and have as "garden art".
I'm happy with it all. Coming up with different ideas and solutions keeps me going

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[Becky]

I've not seen this done before, what a neat idea!

 

[DeborahJane]

Thanks Becky. I like to come up with individual solutions utilising what I have. The bases are the curved outsides of a cherry tree which the young tree lopper I use, Anton, offered to cut down for free if he could have the wood. I was more than happy with that. I've still got 2 lengths left. Im sure I'll find something else to do with them. .
For the last 2 years I have visited an open garden in Monbulk, not far from me, and I have also caught up with this open garden lady gardener at an excercise class. Val offered to visit my garden. She bought some lovely cuttings and wonderful knowledge with her. Hers is a really lovely cottage garden. Mine is a bit eclectic I know.