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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,087
    You'd still need some fairly strong stems for the upright parts tho.  I wonder how well cornus would work given that it wouldn't have to be as tall as my obelisk.

    For holding the supports in place you need an upturned cardboard fruit box - well that's how our teacher showed us

    and then you do a simple weave to hold the base secure before getting fancy higher up.


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  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    A box is a great idea - better than having to drill a board. Vinca, ivy etc might work for the weaving, not the uprights. I will give it a go. I have some dry wicker willow ready to go.


  • PeggyTXPeggyTX Posts: 556
    A few more cards.
    Oh, I really love the red fox card!  I'm getting quite attached to foxes lately.  We keep seeing them in the general area and right on our rural cabin property.  Here in the city, we also have a nightly gray fox visit us.  We think he is actually living somewhere in our garden.  We found a den last winter, but my husband filled it with rocks and dirt as I twist and sprain my ankles on everything........not good at my age.  Hasn't deterred our little visitor since, however.  Perhaps he has dug another. 
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  • Pat EPat E Posts: 12,316

    I saw a little ginger coloured fox walking up our hill last week, Peggy. Lovely smooth gait. It didn’t look to right or left, just walking in a straight line up the hill. I’m not sure where it came from. We rarely see them here. I suppose our rabbit or hare population has been diminished, though. Our Roos are quick enough to get away I assume, and besides they’re usually with Mum, so they’d be protected. 
    S. E. NSW
  • Valley GardenerValley Gardener Posts: 2,851
    Heres the Welsh flag someone requested,plus one for my friend who has just lost her Tabby Cat "Tarw"with dementia of all things.
    The whole truth is an instrument that can only be played by an expert.
  • Fran IOMFran IOM Posts: 2,872

    Hope this helps to view them better. They really are beautifully done @Valley Gardener 
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,583
    That dragon looks very fiddly @Valley Gardener
    The angel holding Tarw made me choke up .
  • Valley GardenerValley Gardener Posts: 2,851
    Thankyou Fran😘
    I'm afraid I choked up painting it Anni.
    The whole truth is an instrument that can only be played by an expert.
  • ChivetalkingChivetalking Posts: 2,296
    I am so moved by that angel holding Tarw @Valley Gardener what a lovely keepsake for your friend.
  • Pat EPat E Posts: 12,316
    Lovely work. 👏👏
    S. E. NSW
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