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Fern, over at Life on the Balcony, has written an easy how-to for making your own modest little bird bath.
It is the perfect size for a balcony, or for that naked spot in the garden, or tucked in under a crepe myrtle.
I am not sure the birds actually appreciate the more elaborate ablutions we provide for them.
Susan Reimer has spent 16 years writing about raising kids - among other topics - in her column for The Baltimore Sun. And every time son Joseph or daughter Jessie passed another milestone - driver's license, college, wedding or a move to a new military duty station - she has planted another garden. Now she will be writing about those gardens - and yours - here on Garden Variety. 
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Comments
This is cute! We have a postage stamp backyard and I'm always looking for 'smaller' ideas. Thanks!
You are welcome! --Susan
Posted by: ruth | July 6, 2010 12:33 PM
Birds used to appreciate the ancient birdbath that came with our yard, but when we installed a pond with waterfall they ignored the birdbath. I have turned it into a tiny moss garden while I contemplate other uses for it. Anyone have any good ideas?
If you can drill some drainage holes in it with cracking the whole business, try planting a dish garden with Steppables or other miniature perennials or tiny hosta. They are so cute! -- Susan
Posted by: Dahlink | July 6, 2010 3:24 PM
Now I have a picture of birds taking showers under Dahlink's waterfall....tiny little backbrushes....
Posted by: Eve | July 7, 2010 11:35 AM
Not quite, Eve, but there is a lot of splashing!
Posted by: Dahlink | July 7, 2010 3:17 PM