You're getting things done. I have my small HFGH covered with a white Queens size sheet from GoodWill Store. It cost $1.50. We just tossed an old tarp over the Rion to protect it from the sun.

As you know, I was inspired to try making totems after seeing them over on the Garden Junk forum. I just love the way they sparkle and add color against my block walls. Tasymo posted some instructions for a "basic" totem depending on what glass pieces you had found. Cindee had been making what she called her "garden ladies", and I just loved the shape of them. We emailed back and forth a couple of times as she helped answer all my questions. Some people seem to collect a lot of glass pieces before they make one, but I try to just buy pieces that will work together and not have allot of leftover pieces. The exception would be ruffly dishes (hard to find at reasonable price) and candleholders. I've learned to just buy those whenever I see them since they make the top so nice and perfect for the round ball ornament. For the top, sometimes a clear Christmas ornament, or a round or square votive holder if I find one. The forum suggested GE Silicone II for windows and doors since it can stand up to cold and heat and water. I use it for the BB's too. For the BB's, I just fill two of the holes with wood putty and let it dry for a couple of days. (Work on the opposite side while it dries) I've left the thumb hole in case I might decide to put it on a rebar or copper pole. I also found some old baseballs at TS for 35 cents and 55 cents, so I covered one with rocks and two with half marbles too. So many of the BB's made by the GJ forum are so neat. I love the mosaic ones, the ones where they make a pattern like a flower with the half marbles, (I can't even get mine in straight rows!) the painted ones, and just the other day someone made a ladybug using half marbles that is just so cute. Also, Craftylady shared a pic from a magazine with three of them PAINTED to look like ladybugs! Really fun looking. I have also used one of those round white light globes and glued the half marbles on it. One end is open, so you can stick some Christmas lights inside or even a votive candle and have it all lit up. I'll have to take a pic of mine at nighttime to show you. It is all fun, not too expensive, and saves these items from going to the landfill. Plus they really do make pretty additions to the yard. Anj, bet your kids would love helping you do a BB. I've heard that some people get free BB's by calling the bowling alley--guess they will give away the old beat up ones. Hope I answered all your questions. You might want to type totems or Bowling Balls in the search tab--there are lots of both on the forums. Have fun! Luvs

Thanks for the great idea! I may make one for our new house. We're moving to a place where people will actually be able to see our Christmas decorations as opposed to the deadend street we live on now. lol

The first bed is strawberry plants. I plant assorted vegetables in the second bed. Today I planted some onion plants in it. The covers are hinged to open. The last bed is herbs. I have a patch of open garden on the other side of the raspberries where I plant most of my vegetables but my son still needs to roto till it with the big tractor.