DIY garden spoons with homemade basil lemonade
June 23, 2014
Growing up I was always surrounded by big lucious green gardens full of vibrant vegetables, fruits and herbs. To this day I have always wanted my grandmother’s and mothers green thumbs. This summer my husband and I planned our little above garden and set out to grow our own vegetables. I’ve been fighting off some bugs and dirt storms but I think our plants are going to make it.
For the past week we have had family in town staying with us. I decided it would be a fun project to decorate our garden with DIY garden spoons and to make some homemade lemonade with fresh basil in it. I’m almost 30 years old and I don’t recall ever making homemade lemonade. I’m usually too lazy and just buy the concentrated juice in the jugs or frozen cans.
For the DIY garden spoons I went to my local Michael’s store to purchase oil based neon color Sharpie paint pens. I also picked up several silver spoons and some white chalk paint. Here are the instructions on making your own DIY garden spoons and the best part about them is that you can re-dip them in the chalk paint if you plant different vegetables the following year.
- Dip the large portion of the spoon into the chalk paint twice just covering the top piece. Allow to drip for several minutes and then turn over and place in a shallow cup to dry. (Paint should be upright in the cup.)
- Once all spoons are dry, I let mine dry overnight, paint with sharpie marker the words of yours plants.
- Stick in the garden next to your plants.
After finishing with these DIY garden spoons treat yourself to a nice refreshing glass of homemade basil lemonade. It’s not too sweet and is the perfect drink for everyone on a hot day.
ENJOY ~ Meagan
Homemade basil lemonade
Ingredients
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Such a cute idea!! Those little paper labels never last but a few weeks!
That is really cute!
I am a gardener. That is a pretty clever idea not only for veggies, but to mark the spot where you have planted a perennial that dies back in the winter to mark the spot.
Such a cute idea! I love those neon Sharpies 🙂
My basil plants are starting to explode and I already have a freezer full of pesto, so this is a well needed recipe to add. Thank you. I might add a big of Vodka to mine for Saturday night 🙂
Meagan, your lemonade looks amazing! I’d love a glass!
The spoons are such a cute idea, and that basil lemonade sounds like the perfect summer refreshment!
What a clever idea!! This lemonade looks super refreshing 🙂
I love those garden spoons! Such a creative cute idea!
What a fun idea! This lemonade sounds wonderful!
This sounds so refreshing! I can’t believe I haven’t made lemonade yet this summer. Now I absolutely must.
Looks like a nice, light, refreshing drink in the summer.
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