For a bit of colour in the border, or in the veg bed, I have designed some mosaic garden hanging ornaments. The mirrored one above is particularly good for hanging in the veg bed as the light reflecting as it turns scares the pigeons off. And the 'faded' union jack reminds me of old allotments and veg growing.
Or, for a more contemporary feel to the veg bed, how about the 'I Heart Carrots' hanger be. You could decorate a hutch in the garden with this one too.
I designed the hangers after making some for my own garden to add colour during the winter months, and for when I've not got much in flower. Because I've only got a small garden I haven't got as much opportunity to have things in flower all season long, so I think small gardens can benefit from a few colourful ornaments. Plus they can add a feel to an area, like the union jack one above, if put into a veg bed gives a real 'Great British Grow Your Own' feel. I think it helps when you are designing a garden if you give areas a name so you know what feel you are going for, and then what plants and ornaments will add to that.
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