I’m gardening on wheels with a bicycle built for planting!
I picked up a vintage Schwinn Breeze bicycle last fall, for the bargain price of three pumpkins.
She’s planted by my Potting Shed and parked by a salvaged chimney pot that’s home to a Kimberley Queen fern.
I placed a coir liner in her basket and filled it with a combination of lantana, petunias, and million bells.
I salvaged a broken {*sniff*} Portmeirion Botanic Garden plate as a planter accent.
I tucked it in the basket to enjoy some additional blooms.
Black-eyed Susan vine is spreading from another planter and growing among her spokes.
And I planted some mandevilla that’s starting to climb.
With a little serendipity from Mother Nature, I caught a bumblebee buzzing around with my camera lens, stopping by to sip some nectar.
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I love it Mary. So pretty with the flowers spilling over the basket.
ONE of the things I love most about you, Mary, is that you have so much fun creating your beautiful things.
My kind of outdoor love! I’ve been looking for a bike with a basket to plant. I love it when the plants mingle and surprise you. Those bee skeps are wonderful!
Your bicycle is adorable! I’m sorry about the very cute plate but it does look super cute in the basket!
Very fun!!
Voilà comment une simple bicyclette devient une véritable oeuvre d’art botanique.!
Très jolie mise ne scène.
Bonne journée.
Martine
Merci Martine! :)
How did you ever get a bumble bee to land just perfectly in front of the bee plate for a photo, Mary?! More proof of the magic you create in your garden! I love old bicycles and had one that I painted lime green as a prop for an art show and I have been kicking myself ever since I got rid of it. Your bike looks so happy living by the potting shed spilling over with flowers and happily wearing blooming vines~ Happy weekend :)
Jenna
Love it! I just rescued an old bike from the curb. Cleaning up my side yard where I plan to “plant” my bicycle! I need to come up with a basket for it though…looking at thrift stores for one with the perfect shape. Yours has really gotten me excited to get mine done! So cute!
Looks like a photo from my dreams…lovely planting!!! How about that busy little bee, perfect timing :)
sniff is right!
Everything you touch, Mary, is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent! Have a wonderful weekend!
Mary, I love the vintage bike and the plants are beautiful!
Your vintage Schwinn looks exceptionally happy by your potting shed, Mary. With your magical touch and all the pretty plants you choose, the bike’will be spinning through the seasons. I can’t forget to mention the beautiful Kimberly fern on the chimney pot and the bee that wanted some photo shoot time…loved it!!
Happy weekend to you, your hubby and Chloe and Gracie!
That bicycle sure makes a nice trellis for your flowering vine. I love it….ingenious. Now where can I find an old bike?
Adorable, garden whimsey always puts a smile in my soul.
I LOVE bicycles in the garden. I wish I could find a good old one. I look forward to your beautiful pictures and posts. Have a bee-autiful day🐝
That’s probably all I could do with a bicycle too!! Love it and thanks again for sharing!!😍😍😍🚲🚲🚲
Absolutely LUSH! Someone said ‘Magic’ – indeed….. (I thought the ‘S’ on the seat stood for ellen SUSAN – but then I saw Schwinn, hmmmmm.) Lovely work. E
Iv’e been looking for a bike for two years, hope I find one soon. yours is so sweet. The finishing touch was the find of the plate, now I’m looking for a plate too. The picture with the bee was perfect. That just might be a contest winner.
HA! Great shot of the bee….and I do love million bells….your bike is adorable, Mary!
I’m smiling at the thought of this whimsical planter! You definitely have a green thumb, Mary. Everything looks happy! Amazing shot of the bee. Love it!
I don’t think you can hear my sigh from beautiful Fairhope, AL, but suffice it to say, I’m in love with your bicycle! I love the trailing vines through the spokes and what a great use of a chipped plate! The whole space is gorgeous! And like Jenna, I can’t believe what perfect timing your bumble visit was!
Oh my, I am head over heels in love with Fairhope, AL. That my “honey” spot. You are lucky gal!
I’d been looking for an old bike for so long that I’d forgotten I was looking for one…until now that is. Everything is beautiful as always!
Mary, your creativity is amazing! Never would I have thought of using an old bicycle as a planter and it’s so beautiful. Love the bee skep that’s in the center of another bloomer! Do you mind sharing where you found it? Have a great weekend!
Thanks Elizabeth! I found the bee skep at Hobby Lobby last year. :)
I love your magical garden…where old bikes and discarded chimney pots…and yes, treasured dishes even when broken, can still find a way to be useful and contribute to the beauty around them…
Can’t beat the price! Your bike looks at home in the garden Mary-enjoy:@)
~Mary~
Love the old Schwinn , I have my moms !! old bikes are great in the flower garden , and yours looks fright at home :)
Paula
IN.
p.s. I don’t know if you read my other comment , but if I do have something I would like to send you if only I had an address.
Love all of your posts and especially this one. Thank you again for the honey bee contest. Lucky winner will be buzzing with happiness.
Hi Mary;
SO glad I stumbled upon your blog. What a delight. You have an eye for detail, you must put a lot of time and effort into your blog. Thank You!
Blessings,
Nancy
Franklin,KY
love it all Mary! that bike basket is wonderful with the perfect plate!!
I’m from Ohio, love Hydranges, Sangria,
and your blog is outstanding. What
inspiration ! 🐞🐾
You have such a sense of style, so welcoming. I never want your posts to end. I’m also a Bichon mom to a Gracie.
Love the bicycle planted in the flower bed. A new flower to me this year is a balloon plant. Unopened the bloosom looks like a balloon, but opens up to a sweet star.
Thanks for sharing your creativity!
This is so cute! I wish I had a green thumb!
Best,
Michelle from simplysantabarbara.blogspot.com
P.S. Drop by my blog for some FREE printable in honor of Christmas in July! :)
Love, Love, Love the bike! How beautiful with all those flowers!
Oh goodness, that bike and flowers are amazing…to say the least. What a great idea. (The bee was perfect)
Blessings,
Gert
So pretty! Love it with the flowers and the S seat is awesome!
Love your bike and it is beautifully planted. The picture of the bee and the plate is fabulous!! Perfect timing from Mother Nature is right! I wanted to ask, do your bee skeps hold up in the rain ??? I have several but never put them outside. Just curious.
What a cute idea! I love it.
That is an awesome bike planter! Love it!! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!