I’ve gone bottomless before but this year I’m adding more bottomless pots. These are like mini raised gardens which allow me to fill the pot with good soil but gives the plants the opportunity to put the roots down as … Continued
A new little spot was created in the trellis garden and called Herb’s Place. I don’t know if the mail carrier will drop by with any mail, but there are going to be lots of herbs. An old mailbox was … Continued
It has been that time of year … fill the empty pots and containers with greenery to add interest for the winter. I did things a bit differently this year and didn’t fill the two biggest pots because of … Continued
One of the projects over the past gardening season was making a succulent frame. I saw the idea at Canada Blooms and on various websites. One day while visiting some thrift stores I came across a basket that would be … Continued
I’ve had an old birdcage collecting dust in the garage for ages and ages. At the beginning of the season I dusted it off and decided to give it some new life as a planter. In a quick fix I … Continued
I used an old white, enamel wash tub that I got from Freecycle and planted it up with succulents. It has grown well for the first year and some of the succulents bloomed.
I love to plant in containers other than flower pots. Repurpose those chipped or cracked teacups into little planters.The ladder planter has a collection of old teacups, teapots, tea kettles, bowls and dishes that I plant in. Most are … Continued
The Old Toolbox Planter One of my sayings is “If it can hold dirt, you can plant in it.” and I’m always looking for different things to plant in. During a clean out of the basement tool bench I came … Continued
Earth Day should be every day, so why not reuse, recycle and re-invent new ways to pot up your plants this year. It’s time to think outside the pot. Years ago I acquired an old metal washing machine tub. It … Continued
I love to plant in all sorts of things and not just flower pots. You just have to let your imagination get creative and you can find all sorts of things to plant in around the house, at flea … Continued