{"product_id":"meadow-beginnings-duo-12-18-63680","title":"Meadow Beginnings Duo – 12” \u0026 18” Wildflower Column Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike the first stretch of wildflowers reaching toward the sun, the Meadow Beginnings Duo brings together two heights in a soft, natural rhythm that feels beautifully unplanned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12” rests low and gentle—like those first blooms that catch your eye along the edge of a path.\u003cbr\u003e\nJust behind her, the 18” rises a bit taller, adding movement and depth, like the meadow is slowly unfolding right in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they create that effortless, gathered look… the kind you find in fields that were never planted, only discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuck them into a garden bed where you want a touch of life.\u003cbr\u003e\nLine them along a walkway where one leads and the other follows.\u003cbr\u003e\nOr place them near a quiet corner that needs a little softening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs light filters through the scattered cutouts, tiny shadows dance across the ground—like drifting seeds or fireflies just beginning to appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in your choice a natural rusted patina or raw steel, each piece will continue to weather and deepen, settling into your space with a warmth that only time can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly layered.\u003cbr\u003e\nSoftly growing.\u003cbr\u003e\nA meadow just beginning to tell its story. 🌿✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open-air design (no top or bottom) keeps each piece feeling light and grounded, allowing them to settle naturally into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in our Michigan shop, this is a pairing designed to feel timeless, simple, and beautifully lived-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\t(1) 12” Wildflower Garden Column\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\t(1) 18” Wildflower Garden Column\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tCoordinated two-piece set for layered garden styling\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tFour-sided cutout design on each column\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tOpen top and bottom for natural placement\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tPerfect for candles, solar lights, or standalone decor\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tDesigned for cottage, woodland, and rustic garden aesthetics\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tWelded and finished in-house by our AWS qualified team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Column\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tHeight: 12 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tWidth: 3.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tDepth: 3.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium Column\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tHeight: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tWidth: 4.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tDepth: 4.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tMaterial: 14 or 16 gauge steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH OPTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw Steel Finish\u003cbr\u003e\nLeft in its natural state, this finish highlights the authentic look of steel straight from the mill. Each piece is cleaned but not sealed, allowing it to develop a unique patina over time based on its environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRusted Finish\u003cbr\u003e\nWe begin the rusting process using natural ingredients to create a rich, earthy patina. Each piece develops differently, resulting in warm brown and copper tones. This finish is not sealed and will continue to age over time. Because it is real rust, it may transfer to hands or surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCTION \u0026amp; SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is made to order in our family-owned shop in Kimball, Michigan. From design to cutting, welding, finishing, and packaging — everything is done by hand in-house.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tProduction time: 7–10 business days\u003cbr\u003e\n\t•\tShips FREE via USPS Priority Mail (1–3 business days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRETURNS \u0026amp; DAMAGE POLICY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each piece is handmade to order, we do not accept returns or refunds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will work with you to make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dirt Road Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Raw","offer_id":48745551593729,"sku":"WLDFL-COL-12IN\/18IN-RAW","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted","offer_id":48745551626497,"sku":"WLDFL-COL-12IN\/18IN-RST","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6561\/files\/il_fullxfull.7927726850_nn00.jpg?v=1778089541","url":"https:\/\/thedirtroadgardener.com\/products\/meadow-beginnings-duo-12-18-63680","provider":"The Dirt Road Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}