Using glass in the garden is something that can be integrated into any color scheme or plant texture. Whimsical glass sticks can be placed in the garden and add character to even the smallest of gardens. The picture above is from the yard of a rental property where we used to live. Look closely and you can find a tulip and a lady bug glass stick. In the other photo (middle) are examples of other themes you can use - a garden angel and a frog combined with a sun face stepping stone and a moon and stars stepping stone. The picture on the top is a close-up of some of the possibilities.
Some of the stepping stone patterns come from a wonderful book entitled, "Tiffany Gardens", written by Julie Bishop-Day from the Glass Workbench. In it she explains the entire process of making stepping stones and the book has several patterns from which to choose. If you are looking for more information on this subject go to info@sunshineglass.com.
Depending on the length of the stick, you can use these near ground cover crops or even in tall grasses on your property. Each year I try to come up with a few more ideas. The same patterns used for the stepping stones can also be transferred to the garden sticks as well.
Each glass stick is soldered to a piece of 1/8" copper rod. This kind of sturdy base allows the glass to blow in the wind without breaking. Ribbon and other accessories can be added to each piece.
