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Sugar Kettle Art

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Sheritta Bitikofer

In my many travels to New Orleans, I noticed a peculiar trend in the gardening and landscaping of historic homes. Giant iron kettles or cauldrons were used as fountains or humungous flowerpots. I didn’t think anything of them at first, … Continue reading →

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