Today ’s picture is from Jan Meissner in Avon , Ohio . She says , “ Antique bird cages make dandy planters for succulent . This batting cage sits out all year long , ( for 2 wintertime so far ) and the only upkeep is a daily spray from the hosepipe in the hot months of summertime . ” So cool , Jan !

Jan ’s garden was featured in the GPOD a couple of weeks ago . Remember thisamazing woolly thyme ? We ’ll have another exposure from Jan ’s garden tomorrow .

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Click here to enlarge this photo.Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Jan Meissner

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