Ruth Ann’s bowling ball garden art in South Carolina

In theSeptember / October 2012 publication ofFine horticulture , we featured an article by Bob Stamper of Pennsylvania ( we ’ve feature his garden on the GPOD ! ascertain it outHERE ) about the garden art he creates by covering bowling Lucille Ball with pebbles and glass jewel . When Ruth Ann Bigger in Sumter , South Carolina , read the clause , she was inspired to send out in some of her own bowling ball creation . She ’s turned her bowling ball into canvases for picture !

Ruth Ann says,“Here are a couple of project that I have done using tile sample obtained from a well-disposed roofing tile concern . I used Liquid Nails to attach the tiles before grouting , then spray the ball with acrylic paint atomizer to waterproof the project . ”I did n’t see it at first , but the first ball is mean to be a goldfish bowl , with flat tile used as the weewee Earth’s surface . I see it now , and I LOVE it ! And who could n’t make out that ladybug ? So cute , Ruth Ann . Thanks so much for partake these with us !

- - - - WE call for TIPS ! ( Again ) * * * * * * Hey everyone , put your thinking caps on – we’re in the midst of amass gardening steer for the May / June 2013 proceeds ( Crazy , I have a go at it … it ’s not even winter yet ! ) . get under one’s skin any time saving john , straightaway hints , or helpful suggestions you ’d like to share ? They should be relevant to spring and early summer ( for example , no fall leaf - crease tips ) . Accompanying photos are welcomed but not at all necessary . Send them to me at[email protect ] , and if we resolve to publish yours we ’ll institutionalise you $ 25 . Thanks !

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