Thrifty Ideas from the Garden

[@carollewinson1555]

I love how your hubby supports you in your gardening finds! He’s a keeper!

[@lindylou3519]

Lol...from junk to treasure! Your husband cracks me up. Gotta love the guy for getting excited about his find!

[@susanbaker2796]

Love your husband's kitsch find. Really unique. And when you think about it......a very thoughtful gift. No way would my husband take the time to bring me something like this. So glad you included it in today's thrifting video.

[@mbmarshall]

I love your philosophy on repurposing thrifty finds. Creativity cannot be taught. And that top is sooo attractive!!

[@janetleeharrison]

That last one is super cool - would look amazing with cherry blossom stems in it! Great find!!!😍👍👍

[@LindaVater]

You are spot on!

[@dianegao9176]

Hi Linda, thanks KZbin pushed your channel to me. I love it. I am a big fan of thrift store. I repurposed lots of staff from my local store in Toronto. Your video inspired me. I would like to let you know that the vase from your husband is a Chinese vase. It’ in the shape of a traditional Chinese dress. The symbol on it is “福”. This is a word including best wishes for happiness, health, lucky, fortune and everything good in your life. That’s the best gift 😊

[@deborahr9237]

Appreciate the info about the vase...thank you

[@LindaVater]

Me too!

[@LindaVater]

Thank you for the explanation! Thrifting helps us learn new things as well!

[@darlenethompson6738]

Love the gifting idea of flower/veggie seeds. In the dead of Winter what a lovely way to remind a friend of coming Spring.

[@sharonwebb945]

Love the laundry tub idea! So many fabulous ideas! Thanks. No idea why anyone would give a 👎

[@Cenepk101]

Loved it ALL. That washstand!!!!!! Omygoodness. That Mary !!! What a precious gesture- Almost made me cry !!! People are so thoughtful & funny too, I’ve found . You’ve gathered unto yourself a lovely community, Linda. We appreciate you so much ! Love your Pinterest board too.

[@LindaVater]

Thank you Sweet Pea!

[@mymia1027]

Love your husbands find. It’s so unique I’m sure no one else will have one.

[@kimbussey731]

New here, I am confused is Stewart her husband or is it someone else?

[@jennifer_loves_8766]

The side of the road find was my favorite

[@deborahpellerito6117]

@@kimbussey731 Stewart is not her husband just her camera man

[@kimbussey731]

@@deborahpellerito6117 Thank you

[@mellymelle76]

The gifts from Mary are really lovely!

[@LindaVater]

Aren’t they?!

[@mellymelle76]

@@LindaVater Yes! 😊😊😊

[@terrytt2932]

the piece your husband found is absolutely F A B U L O U S!

[@jackieburnett6881]

Your husband did an excellent job!! Fabulous find!!!

[@kimpm2117]

Those snuffers are gorgeous.

[@hisomeonetrackingmuch1309]

I LOVE that you advocate for reusing & sharing already manufactured things!!! There is enough stuff in the world already! I'm glad that you try not to add to the garbage

[@tlew9429]

Repurposing does not make someone a hoarder. You’re keeping things out of the landfill and giving it another life.❤️

[@gizziejubilee]

Guaranteed whoever said that hordes things themselfs whether its clothes shoes makeup ect.. I love thrifting for garden stuff 🙂

[@YalisCommunity]

Agree!

[@franhasbrouck7661]

That red blouse is stunning on you. I love to upcycle for my garden and home. My husband took apart a huge wooden cat tree and made a garden bench to set pots of veggies on. 🪴

[@LindaVater]

Excellent!

[@eileen6470]

If only my husband would pick up something from the side of the road. I can't even get him to stop when I am in the car. I have to go back by myself. Love his find. The glass trays from the dollar store are a wonderful idea. Much better than an old tin pie plate.

[@shariburns6263]

I love that red shirt on you. It's not your usual style but it looks really great. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@valeriewilliams2351]

I pick up tea cup sauces and small plates that make great trays for plants

[@marcenalamb7294]

Especially the ones from England are my favorite!

[@patriot98300]

That is cute. Your husbands street curbside vase. Lol. Love it.

[@jd2921]

I especially love the bust vase! I can imagine it with some type of upright twigs in it on my screened porch. Thanks for sharing all of these ideas.

[@Sue-rp6dq]

Love use of glass candle holders & seed basket, love the way you think outside of the box !! X❤X Good find Stuart too ! X

[@rainrabbit9209]

Linda! I have that Asian vase. It was sold at the World Market 20 years ago. They weren't cheap. Great find.

[@susanhopkins26]

Good job, Hubs! Love the vase!!

[@gpswatching]

Your thrifting philosophy is like mine. New or used, junk is only junk if it not used or in the way. I take things to Goodwill all the time when I’m not using them any more. I’ve challenged myself to make do with what I have or spend the least amount to furnish my house and yard in the most creative, beautiful way.

[@20greeneyes20]

I am also drawn to metals and cement garden items as well. I've got a healthy collection. I'm addicted to garden plant items. Ok the plants too... I use vintage aluminum bowls for planter saucers various designs that are very unique. It's just endless the repurposing ideas.

[@nancyleeper3113]

Your husband’s find looks like a Japanese Happi Coat! It certainly blends well with your gardens and topiaries! Now...I think I’ll go antiquing!!🌸🌼🌺

[@galacticboomflyer2307]

I know right! I was just thinking that after watching her video!

[@apiecemaker1163]

Lids from old tins at the thrift stores inverted make great plant holders like the stove burner covers. They are easy to find and almost free. Absolutely love the galvanized tubs. I’ve been looking for one of those for awhile.

[@yixinchen344]

love the thrift sharing. The Chinese character on the ceramic made clothes means blessing :)

[@sheilamarie3788]

Another stress relieving, information-filled video for my Sunday afternoon. 🙂 Thank you for recognizing beauty in all places.

[@teresabell1014]

I love the Samurai vase. The color and shape was beautiful. How sweet that your husband found it by the side of the road. Nice to have someone love you like that.

[@debswanson9248]

I love EVERYTHING you put your magic touch on!! Its all so cohesive and tasteful. I have learned so very much from your videos so thank you. I love your candle sniffers and the thoughtfulness of your viewer Mary. Enjoy your week and again thank you so much.

[@LindaVater]

Thank you Deb!

[@sandramigacz1766]

I love all of your videos! The thrift store finds has given me a whole new perspective on how I look for garden/yard items. Thank you for sharing!

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Loved this video. You and your husband are so talented! There really is an art form to repurposing found items. You do this so well. I like Asian art so I was amazed at your husband’s found treasure! When you are a rescuer at heart, you have an appreciation for items that get a second chance and for the people who give them that chance. ☺️. It’s good to be useful! 👏🪴🥰

[@lindamontesdeoca4263]

Linda I appreciate your sense of repurposing. I feel being thrifty and regifting is the way to go economically.Besides overtime you save so much money. Love your red blouse on you, the color suits you well. Thanks for your sharing.🌿🪴🪴🍀☘️💐🌸🌼

[@ednatucker5445]

Hi Linda...I so enjoy your garden thrift store fines and how creatively you use them in the garden. But kudos to hubby for finding a unique vessel to repurpose!

[@wpage01]

Love the candle sniffers and your new chair(s) look awesome!

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

You’ve inspired me to find lifts for my pots at thrift stores and unusual items for vases ! Thanks so much ! Excited to see your show on QVC! Hard work pays off congratulations!

[@lincasteel-butler531]

Excellent. Love the last two the most. Good job Hubs.!

[@Lily656]

Kudos to your husband!!! Great find! Love the copper burner covers idea Definitely will be on the hunt for some of those. If not I’ll just spray paint some! Once again thanks for sharing!!

[@marycrosby214]

I like your philosophy on using your thrift store finds for such interesting displays and then gifting them. Very inspiring!

[@joanshute3384]

Hello Linda and Stewart! !! Oh I Love everything you found while Thrifting. Stewart you did and Amazing job at what you found. Linda those Canle sniffers are such a nice gift your friend sent you. Thank you for sharing all the tips along the way as they are very helpful. So until next time God Bless you and Stewart and have a Blessed day and Stay Safe my dear Friends. Oh I Love, Love, Love your top it looks so pretty on you. ❤❤❤😊😊😊❤

[@karensteigerwald3926]

The glass coasters look like mini microwave oven glass turntables, which BTW make great plant "coasters". I have a beautiful McCoy pottery art deco planter that weeps moisture through it's unglazed bottom. I keep a microwave glass disc under it and it works perfectly to protect my wood furniture. Over the years I have accumulated several from thrift stores and attrition and they really come in handy. Linda, thanks so much for the videos. I enjoy them.

[@LindaVater]

You are so right!

[@kimpattison9915]

Appreciate your help thinking outside the box👍

[@sandrasinanian2710]

Really enjoy the ways you 'display' just a simple plant! I am such a fan of having the outside of your home a beginning point for the inside! When arranging plants the 'display' should come together as well as the plants! The burner covers...love it! And finding that something that someone didn't need anymore can create a pulled together vignette in the garden. So happy I came across this particular episode, going out to hunt around my own garden to see what I can re-purpose from my own 'stash'! Thank you, always find the ideas here more than workable and adds to the enjoyment of the garden!!!

[@jeane561]

Loved this video Linda. Most of the stands, garden ornaments have come from yard sales and a lot from the side of the road and then we redo them to suit our needs❤️❤️❤️

[@jeng.6232]

I love your thrifting finds and creative ways to style them! Happy Sunday!

[@melcarter6422]

I too am drawn to all things metallic! Well, sconces, wall hangings, and candle holders! I bought a home 2.5 years ago and am developing my permaculture-ish, wildlife garden. Love love love to thrift! Thanks so much for being you & all that you do.

[@Kat22335]

After working for a large grocery chain for 28 years ,owning my own ice cream parlour/ coffee shop for 5 years, my little part time job I now have at a local thrift store keeps me active in retirement and is absolutely the best job yet ! A thrifters dream ! 😀

[@lindeschuttloffel9780]

Thank you Linda , great inspiration’s , I have found many wonderful things I have seen on your show inside nd out, I call them treasures of the past , thank you so much,👼🏼🧚🏼👍

[@mizsweetsusan]

Steward got a good eye for unique things. That Asian vase is so pretty 🤩

[@joywhitley3141]

I must be older....I love the kitschy mandarin vase....it reminds me of my Nehru jacket in the 7’s. 😜🦋

[@LindaVater]

Exactly Joy!!!

[@joywhitley3141]

@@LindaVater 😛

[@kaleeudall1370]

This was so fun to watch! Gardening and thrifting are two of my favorite things too.

[@sharonsomers5513]

I love watching your thrift store finds and how you use them

[@maryjoseph7086]

You have the most amazing ideas. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and creativity with us. Love it

[@cindyczornohus1834]

I always love your special finds! The double wash tubs are my favorite because they remind me of my grandmother who would always have her tubs filled with ice and cold beverages for cookouts in her back yard!😊❤️

[@JBCole1965]

You have inspired me! Just purchased a metal “candle holder” for $1. I will repurpose as a plant stand in my ivy to add some color and height. Super excited to see what it will look like! Would never have thought to do this before watching your garden tours. Thank you!

[@arseniorgreen2194]

I love your husband find it’s a great conversation piece 😊

[@LindaVater]

I agree!

[@kaystinebrink1220]

My neighbor was throwing away a small (3 ft) cedar tree. Since I had just finished watching one of your topiary programs, I took the tree and made a topiary out of it. Your program is such fun to watch and I learn sooooooo much.

[@LindaVater]

Well done you!

[@joydover9171]

I just love your thrift store finds videos. I’ve been inspired by them and scored some real treasures at my local charity resale store. Thank you!

[@leahkrotz935]

I absolutely love your creativity! I can't believe I recently spent good money on unattractive plastic coasters for some of my indoor plants when I could have used those glass trays from the dollar store, which would have looked nicer and cost less as well! I do have similar double wash tubs in my potting ares and use them for potting soil and compost. When you're done planting and you want to have a garden party, you just wash them out well, fill them with ice, and use to serve your bottled and canned drinks! Keep up the great work with these thrifting videos.

[@msavp4481]

I always learn so much from you! Your thrift store finds are some of my favorite videos!

[@wendybaboolal3130]

I love the samurai vase it has a unique look 👍,plus lovely garden too 😻

[@vickibrain8959]

I am going to order some of the copper burner covers--love that idea! Also, the glass pillar candle holders--I would never thought to use them under houseplants, but how perfect!

[@zhendong2046]

The vase that your hubby found for you has a chinese word '福' on it ,which means good luck or blessing. I think it's a really good find. I love all you thifting ideas, I actually start to try thrifting for my garden as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife]

Amen to the every one thing I get, I take 10 things! YES YES!! Love where and how you store your clay pots!

[@MariaFlores-ql1rg]

Linda how much I enjoy your vids, I like to make myself a fresh cup of coffee and watch. I love thrifting makes me feel I'm on a "treasure hunt." For me it was a game (treasure hunting) I loved playing when I was a little girl lol lol it takes me back to those fond memories. TFS

[@LindaVater]

I’m so glad!

[@jillmcauley5291]

Linda, you inspired a weekend thrift store purchase of a trio of rusted wrought iron candlestick holders of graduated height that will be buried in potted containers and used with citronella candles around a fire pit area. Goodbye tiki torches, we're getting' fancy!

[@gardener5158]

That top & color is absolutely beautiful on you! Good finds!

[@carolpipher4839]

Loved this Miss Linda!! Target doesn't hold a candle to my three favorite thrift/consignment stores for garden & home decor! It's the thrill of the find & rescuing cool stuff!! ~We must all be good stewards, and wiser than the serpent! ~ 🐞Carol in PA 🌺... 🤗

[@danniparis8898]

these are the best videos! we are saving stuff from the landfill!

[@kyrad6543]

I too love those clear glass candle plates. I buy them at the thrift store whenever I see them. I put plants on them and they also work very well with cloches as a base.

[@maryeliason1504]

All are great finds, especially those tubs. Plant stands, always. Thank you for another inspiring video. Your enthusiasm is contagious. We love you lots!

[@StudioPashnada]

I just watched your 4/29/2019 garden tour. What a stark reminder of how much was lost and how far behind some of our plants are in OKC.

[@LindaVater]

Yes😩

[@barbararuiz8955]

I appreciate you so much! I began thrifting at 16 many years ago! It’s like looking for treasures!I also do as you do share some of my finds as gifts . Love ya and wait to see your new videos every day! I love all your videos and all your ideas and info!

[@lindagilbert2551]

OMG! I just found a pair of mounted wasn’t tubs like yours! Bless my sweet son, he came right to the store and loaded him in his truck! Can’t wait to set them up in the perfect corner ❤

[@sharonwebb945]

These treasures are not junk... they’re not only repurposed so much as re-appreciated!

[@Sendarya]

Hi Linda! My name is Linda too, and I also love to repurpose thrift store finds for the garden! (And other purposes as well). Thanks for the lovely video!

[@irisgraybill9065]

Love the thrift store find segments!

[@jeanjones7486]

Love love love your pieces you found on your back road trips. Keep them coming. I get great inspiration from your sharing.👍🌞🙏👀🍎

[@dinac6250]

Linda you are absolutely amazing ,so gorgeous,so unbelievably smart ,u love to harden and so do I and I absolutely love anyone that loves and enjoys gardening !!Im sadden when I see gardens that are not taken care of,and I wish many more would take in gardening as an hobby it is absolutely so essential to one s well being!!Iy is to me definitely!!I definitely love love watching you!!❤️👍❤️

[@dinac6250]

I’m been a subscriber for a long time never miss any of your videos ,although I do t usually comment but anted you to know how much I really love watching you😍

[@deeshea3286]

Always fun and inspiring to see how you use thrift finds.... love it!

[@dianabaskin1944]

You got me excited. My husband is a thrift store junkie. I go sometimes when there is something I want and don't want to pay full price. Now I will be looking for things to use in my garden. Just starting my backyard garden. Have been planting in the front for years. Thanks for sharing. New sub.

[@amyhoff1501]

I love 💕 the candle snuffers, they are so charming and the wash tubs are a great way to use as you did for repotting plants , I need something outdoors for that purpose

[@beverlysmith8701]

I love to thrift, I have found so many treasure that have made my home very special to me. You should wear Red more often it makes you glow.

[@CrimsonRunnerToJesus]

The more of your videos I watch, the more I come to literally love you...

[@deborahdrake4997]

I love to thrift as well and do the same as you...donate things so there is a perpetual rotation of goods. It feeds my need to be creative!

[@littleredhen7274]

Your glass dollar store pillar candle "saucers" are plentiful at thrift & junk stores near me. I also love to find the "big brother" version of these: glass turntable pieces from old microwaves!! They also have little feet, and are the BEST for larger plants or groupings of small pots!!! They're usually priced less than $2. I've used them indoors & outside and haven't broken one yet! I'm happy knowing glass can be recycled, endlessly, if one should ever break.

[@joaniedannembaum3858]

You found some awesome finds and your husband did a great job too!

[@desireehouse]

I love that you use the candle holders under your plants. I’ve been buying and using the clear glass salad plates from the dollar store for the same purpose but I like how the ones you’re using have feet. And your husband’s find is really cute! 🙌🏻

[@vq2vx]

Wonderful!! Don't understand why anyone would dislike this

[@maryhoffer2608]

I love finding things on the side of the road then have people say oh that's cool where is it from and then I get the pleasure of saying from the side of the road and watch their jars hit the floor! No shame in my Game! I love these videos keep them coming!

[@Heyrizzo]

It’s def not too much “junk”. Creative folks like Linda and the rest of us are visual people. I enjoy seeing what i could put to use and like Linda said, bring one thing in but put one thing or more out. I enjoy passing things to the next person to get use out of and enjoy 🪴

[@LindaVater]

Exactly!

[@pamelaritch8587]

Went thrifting yesterday and found a heavy, large metal cloche and a nice scoop. Not sure that they are old, but they were just what I was looking for. I love going to those little stores in small towns and have found pretty plants as well in local nurseries. I use those glass candle holders for my bathroom soap dispensers, but now I’ll need to go back to the dollar store to get some for under my African violets. : )

[@AnaJ.]

Changing the decor often, I feel, is what makes the home dynamic...it's essential and fun!

[@colsen4616]

Thrifting is a great way to experiment with things you’ve never used before. I’ve admired lanterns in homes and gardens, but didn’t know if I was a “lantern person.” I found a couple used ikea lanterns, spray painted them, and tried them out at Christmas. Now that I know they are items I’ll enjoy using, I’m on the hunt for some that are more substantial and to my taste for year round use.

[@LindaVater]

Exactly!!

[@vickeelopez7874]

I love the stand you showed that may have been used to hold an orb of some kind. I had a thought, the bottom circle would be the perfect spot for another smaller pot with cascading vines/flowers. More visual interest. Love your ideas!!

[@netamorton4832]

How sweet of Mary to do that for you!❤️

[@LindaVater]

I know!!

[@YalisCommunity]

I love repurposing. Thank for sharing your great ideas and finds.