Since the pot was now going to hang outside I needed to fix it up right, with wire, not the twine I used indoors. I bought the wire cable and ferrules, made sure everything was lined up so the pot would hang "correctly" and connected them up. Surprise! The pot does not hang with the hole facing front and center (i.e. correctly)...
This is what I was hoping for — without the hand, obviously.
This is what I got.
But you know what, it's growing on me.
After all these aren't you typical lush hanging pot displays...
Why shouldn't the Point Pot, point whatever it wants?
It's a diamond with a triangle cut out, after all....
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It's as if 'Sticks of Fire' is trying to reach out to it's little agave friend below. Sweet.
ReplyDeleteOr pointing the way into the back garden --->
DeleteCompositionally, I think it works better as gravity intends.
ReplyDeleteGravity knows best?
DeleteExpect the unexpected when it's made by Dustin. I love the two pots together. And that still looks like fresh paint!
ReplyDeleteThe charcoal pot was a Target find to replace the bright orange one that was stolen. I went dark hoping it wouldn't attract as much attention.
DeleteI like it better pointing sideways as it is now, contrasting nicely with the flat side.
ReplyDeleteDitto here.
DeleteWe gardeners must all be control freaks! We have an idea and are shocked when the plants, pots, whatever, don't follow our perfect plan.
ReplyDeleteExactly!
DeleteIt's facing visitors as they leave through your gate, leaving a wonderful last impression. I adore that gate - so perfect for your garden!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kris, me too. I still love it as much as the day it went up.
DeleteIn my world it's Murphy's Law... if it can be crooked, it will be no matter what I do! Love the angles on that pot & I'm crazy about the wire hangars.
ReplyDeleteHa! That same law applies to most of my plants.
DeleteGood point.... 😁
ReplyDeleteSomebody had to say it...
DeleteThere are no wrong notes in jazz: only notes in the wrong places.” —Miles Davis
ReplyDeleteGardening is jazz. That pot is in the right place.
Excellent!
DeleteYes, it has a mind of its own. Looks good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth!
DeleteI'm in need of something similar for hanging pots. And it maybe looks like the s-hook on the other pot has a ball that allows the pot to spin, which I'd love for hanging pots too. Can you share your sources?
ReplyDeleteGood eye! The hanger on the charcoal pot is an all-in-one piece that I picked up at my local nursery, Garden Fever. The pot was hung from rope when I bought it, but I didn't care for the look and I knew it would rot eventually, so I replaced it with the metal. It does rotate as needed. The wire cable and ferrules just came from Home Depot.
DeleteYou can find those "spinner" parts where they sell fishing tackle. They come in varying sizes and they are usually made of metal that doesn't rust. ~SuePip
DeleteThanks, to both of you! Loree, would you mind linking the cable size and ferrules you got?
DeleteHonestly I'm not sure, I just went for the smallest wire they had. Maybe 1/16"?
Deletehttp://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Hillman-Group-1-16-in-Cable-Ferrule-in-Aluminum-50-Pack-322202-0/203809768
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bolt-1-16-in-x-1-ft-Galvanized-Uncoated-Wire-Rope-11906/100338232