Fall Farmhouse Front Porch

Need to refresh your porch or entryway for the upcoming fall season?  Let me show you how I brought the porch into the fall season! 

A Blank Slate

I recently made a quick trip to Illinois to freshen up the farmhouse for a fall broker open house and real estate showings.  I wanted to make the front porch inviting.

Originally, I planned to purchase pots of mums.  The greenhouse I went to outside of Arthur, Illinois was out of mums but they had these magnificent late summer pots.

One of my favorite plants is Diamond Frost!  I was immediately drawn to these two planters!  When I commented on the Diamond Frost in the planters, the greenhouse owner said ” you really know your plants!  Most people don’t know the names!”  I admitted that I was a former florist!

You can find out more about Diamond Frost here:

Before

This late summer planter just needed a quick hair cut , some deadheading and the addition of a couple of white pumpkins to be ready for the fall season!

The burlap stand is actually an empty 5 gallon pickle covered with burlap and mesh.  Isn’t it adorable?

The wrought iron handrails came from a Catholic Rectory in Paris, IL.  You can read about how I found them here:

A Rustic Swing Garden Accent

The greenhouse had some interesting grasses as well as some herb plants.  I purchased a mint called Berries and Cream and a lavender plant.  I have missed having herbs in the garden!

The concrete birdbath in the background belonged to my paternal grandmother.  I would love to move it to Florida but I fear it is too fragile to make the trip!

Past Fall Porch

I have fond memories of how the porch was decorated two years ago for the Estate Sale!  You can read more about the sale here