How to Turn an Old Birdcage into a Planter

If you have an old birdcage lying around and you're looking for a creative way to breathe new life into it, turn it into a beautiful planter for your garden or patio?

           I could have chosen to leave the cage black, but I wanted to funk it up and paint it a bright colour.

           The colour I chose was orange. 

Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can repurpose your old birdcage:

Materials Needed:

· Old birdcage 

· Plants or flowers of your choice

· Spray paint in a colour o your choice (optional) 

· Potting soil and coconut fibre

· Trowel or gardening gloves

Instructions:

Start by cleaning the birdcage thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.

 Use a drill with a large bit to drill drainage holes at the cage's bottom.

If desired, spray paint the birdcage in a colour of your choice and let it dry completely.

       

 Line the bottom of the cage with coconut fibre matting and then fill the bottom of the birdcage with a good quality potting soil. 

 Plant your chosen flowers or plants in the soil, arranging them in a way that looks visually appealing. 

 Water the plants well then place the birdcage planter in a sunny spot where it can thrive.

Repurposing an old birdcage into a planter is a fun and eco-friendly way to give a second life to something no longer used for its original purpose. Get creative with different plant combinations and colours to create a unique and eye-catching piece for your garden!

 I love how my birdcage planter adds a little whimsy and charm to my outdoor space. I can't wait for all those plants to grow and fill it up.

And how the orange I painted the cage compliments the colour tones in the bromeliad in the pot beside it, and the fun tropical cushions on the outdoor couch opposite it.  The bonus of this project is this orange upcycled birdcage will be fabulous for my front porch over Halloween with the addition of spiders and webs.

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Tropical Smoothie Thickshake

 

There are many benefits of Healthy Smoothies

Smoothies have become popular for many health-conscious people looking to improve their nutrition. Besides being delicious, easy to whip up, there are benefits of incorporating healthy smoothies into your diet:

1. Nutrient-Rich

Smoothies are a great way to pack a variety of nutrients in one convenient drink. You can blend fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and other superfoods to create a nutrient-rich beverage that provides vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre.

2. Easy to Digest

Blending fruits and vegetables into a smoothie breaks down the fibre, making it easier for your body to digest and absorb the nutrients. This can help improve digestion and reduce bloating or discomfort.

Healthy smoothies can be a great option for those looking to manage their weight. 

3. Convenient and Portable

Smoothies are quick and easy to make, making them a convenient option. individuals. You can blend your favourite ingredients and take your smoothie on the go!

4. Hydration

Many smoothie recipes include liquid ingredients like water, coconut water, coconut milk,  almond, soy or oat milk, which can help keep you hydrated throughout the day.

Here's my go-to smoothie recipe.

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Tropical Smoothie Thickshake

In a blender or magic bullet place:

1 cup of pure orange juice

1 frozen banana chopped into chunks

3/4 cup coconut milk

2 x canned pineapple rings

1 Tablespoon chia seeds

1 cup frozen mango chunks

Blend

Serve in tall glasses.

It's deliciously thick and creamy.

The secret ingredient is the frozen banana.

When bananas in the fruit bowl get to a ripe stage, I freeze them whole in the skin.

Then as required, remove from the freezer.

Leave a few minutes to soften, remove the skin then use in the smoothie of your choice.

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Dairy-Free Loaded Scones

 Some people, like my youngest daughter, just cannot tolerate dairy in the diet.

This has been quite the journey as we have had to adjust recipes to meet the requirements.

I'm starting a new page dedicated to recipes for those who also find that they want to become dairy-free. 

This recipe is for:

 Dairy-Free Loaded Scones

Preheat the oven to 200 Celsius (392 F) 

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Ingredients:

80 grams (2.82 ounces) of coconut butter

2 cups self-raising flour

1 cup of diced streaky bacon

1 small red onion - finely diced

3 spring onions - finely diced 

1 and a half cups sweetcorn kernels

1 heaped cup of dairy-free grated cheese

1 tablespoon chopped chives

1 cup oat milk

With clean dry hands, crumble coconut butter into the self-raising flour.

Mix into this, the bacon, onion, spring onions, 

chives, cheese and sweetcorn.

Then add the oat milk to form a soft moist dough.

Form into scones using clean wet hands and place on the prepared tray.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

   

Yield: 10 servings

Serve warm buttered generously with a dairy-free butter.

They are very tasty option for breakfast, morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea.

Also instead of bread, as a side for a hearty soup.

Printable recipe HERE.

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