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Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 07:38:38 AM No I don't mean that annoying neighbor. I have several of these from family, different sizes. They can be used for so many things. Glad I have them. If you have any of these what do you use them for?
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Dirtduchess |
Posted - May 01 2011 : 1:55:20 PM I have a 20 year old crock that looks brand new. I purchased it to make German Pickles from a elderly woman that was her mother's recipe. When I was choosing my crock the sales clerk told me to buy one that was big enough to put my foot in it. That way I could make wine in the crock also. I never tried that recipe. I have used it for making pickles, puting other flower pots in it, and now it is in the pantry holding my large bag of cat food. After reading the comments above I think I will get it out and use it for beautiful purposes.
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KathleenL |
Posted - May 01 2011 : 11:56:35 AM How do you get basil to grow big, especially in a pot? I've tried several times and just get a scraggly little plant.
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Kathy |
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Posted - Apr 26 2011 : 05:40:25 AM I have a very nice crock collection.
The reason we bought our first crock was to make sauerkraut.
I made five gallons of sauerkraut from cabbages we grew in our garden. And I canned all of it!
I'll have to blog my collection one of these days!
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Tammyb |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 5:31:53 PM Besides kraut :) I use them for trash cans, to store my rolling pins, I have scarfs in one, cooking utensils, ect. I use them like I do canning jars .... for whatever fits :) Tammyb
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Amie C. |
Posted - Apr 14 2011 : 12:55:56 PM I've got two that have spouts (?) near the bottom (not working). I use one as a planter on the porch and the other to hold small bags of beans, sugar, etc. in the pantry. I've also got a really huge one that I don't have a use for. It would make a great umbrella stand...except that I don't use umbrellas and it would block my front door from opening. With a lid, it would make a great container for dog food...except that I have just one small cat. Oh, well. My in-laws used to use it as an outdoor planter, but that caused it to crack. So for now I'm protecting it from the elements in my closet and maybe someday a perfect use will turn up. |
BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 09:21:30 AM cracked pots (not crack-pots ;-) i use for flowers and storage, good ones are saved for sourdoughs, homemade yougurt, and soaking grains.
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gypsy goat |
Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 06:08:43 AM i don't have any really big ones,i use some for decoration and then in my kitchen i store my onions potatoes and extra fruit in them(not all in the same one). i wish i had a huge one,my aunt does and she keeps it in her living room as a catchall
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walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 03:48:31 AM My crock is still waiting to have something done with it. It's an heirloom, so I'm not sure if planting flowers in it would be acceptable.
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ChickieMama |
Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 11:25:04 PM I plant flowers in mine...I like that planting basil idea!!
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Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 3:50:20 PM Nancy, I have my grandmother's old crocks and am using them the same way she did - for sauerkraut!! You can see the wonderful results at http://www.oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog/?p=2107
Mary Beth
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embchicken |
Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 2:12:11 PM My old crock has a big sweet basil plant in it!
~ Elaine "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
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batznthebelfry |
Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 1:34:13 PM I have one that right now has new raspberry stems in it before they go out into the orchard area....I love planting flowers in mine & having it on my front porch to look at during the nice months...in the winter I put it in the shop to protect it.....Michele' Oh & love the funny comment about old crocks.....lol
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CMac |
Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 11:13:08 AM I've been looking for one to make pickles in! Connie
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beekeepersgirl |
Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 10:50:21 AM Hi Nancy -
I have a huge one - 20 gallon maybe? It sits beside my spinning wheel with all my roving rolled up in it. I also have a little one that I put the ends, etc. from spinning in it until I find a better use for them. Plus, I have one more in my kitchen with utensils in it. I love them even if they are chipped and cracked just to decorate with!
Hugs, Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
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