{"product_id":"penguin-1-front-facing-garden-column-24-inch-rustic-metal-winter-garden-decor","title":"Penguin 1 Front Facing Garden Column | 24 Inch Rustic Metal Winter Garden Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the porch is dusted with snow and evergreens frame the doorway, a friendly penguin waits beneath winter stars. Our Penguin 1 Front Facing Garden Column brings a little storybook charm to the places you call home, handcrafted for cozy cabin steps, cottage gardens and woodland porches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour garden column at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing includes ONE 24-inch-tall × 5.5-inch-wide garden column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 14-gauge steel, professionally fabricated with the same front-facing penguin and star cutout design on all four sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen top and open bottom, with no lid, bulb, solar light or internal lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw Steel or signature Rusted Finish; $150 includes your chosen finish and free shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade to order; allow 7–10 business days for production plus carrier transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA winter visitor from every angle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little penguin faces the garden beneath scattered stars, standing on a snow-inspired shape cut into each side. All four panels have identical plasma-cut artwork, with true see-through openings rather than white paint or a solid background. At 24 inches tall, this medium-sized column works beautifully beside a porch chair or garden planter. The second photograph shows our 18-, 24-, and 32-inch sizes for comparison; this listing includes only the single 24-inch column.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleaned mill-finish steel, unpainted, uncoated and unsealed. It naturally oxidizes and develops rust or patina over time with exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRusted Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine rust started by hand using ordinary household ingredients including vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and salt. Not faux paint or powder coating. Our steel remains unsealed, so rust patterns and color continue to evolve. Product images show the Rusted Finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnsealed rust can transfer to hands, clothing, walls, floors, furniture or nearby surfaces. Protect surfaces as needed. An appropriate clear coating applied after delivery may slow further oxidation if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinter charm for porches and gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestle this whimsical garden sculpture among evergreen branches, pinecones and favorite plaid textiles, or leave it in a woodland garden for a cheerful winter welcome. Makes a distinctive handmade gift for penguin lovers. Styling props are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomization\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in a personalized detail or small design adjustment? Contact The Dirt Road Gardener before purchasing so we can discuss whether the request is feasible for our fabrication process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduction and free shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade to order in our Michigan family shop. Allow 7–10 business days for production before shipment, plus transit time. Free shipping via UPS Ground wherever it can deliver to your physical address, or USPS when UPS service is unavailable. Tracking is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReturns and order concerns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause each piece is handmade to order for selected specifications, returns and refunds for change of mind are not accepted. If an order arrives damaged, incorrect or fails to arrive, contact us within 7 days so we can review the circumstances and work toward an appropriate resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom our dirt road to yours\u003c\/strong\u003e — handcrafted garden art for the people who believe a garden deserves a little story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dirt Road Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Raw Steel","offer_id":50884737171713,"sku":"PENGUIN1-CLM-24-RAW","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusted Finish","offer_id":50884737204481,"sku":"PENGUIN1-CLM-24-RST","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6561\/files\/penguin-1-front-facing-column-24-inch.jpg?v=1792518919","url":"https:\/\/thedirtroadgardener.com\/products\/penguin-1-front-facing-garden-column-24-inch-rustic-metal-winter-garden-decor","provider":"The Dirt Road Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}