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| debtea2 |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 7:35:54 PM
i have been reuseing tin and alumimun cans for container planting
like large cans of peeled tomatoes and olive oil
plant tomatoes pepper and herbs and give as gifts or put on the porch
i put two holes in the bottom for drainage. they look nice especially with the tomatoe labels on, and can be recycled or reused at the end of the season.
Deborah
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| debtea2 |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 6:12:55 PM
One other use my sister just reminder me
she punches two holes on opposite sides of a large can
puts a long cord thru )
the cord has to be long enough to hang the can around your neck and fall to your waist)
and ties off and uses it to go out and pick berries..she has a few blueberry bushes..
i usually eat them so not to many left after i'm done ..LOL
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| debtea2 |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 6:06:05 PM
thanks all
just love sharing
my creative brain must have kicked in this month LOL
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 05:47:36 AM
wow, Deborah you have such wonderful ideas and a very creative mind. Thanks for sharing them with us!
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| jsparks60 |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 6:19:54 PM
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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| julia hayes |
Posted - May 15 2010 : 6:14:18 PM
This is so GREAT! I repurpose mine this time of year and put flowers in them with some water. I put them on our road-side stand with a sign that usually something like; "Flower Parade! Please take a bunch!" I love giving them away that way...I haven't done this in a few years. I'm thrilled to be doing it again soon! ~julia
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| debtea2 |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 6:28:39 PM
the electric can opener does it, so aside from punching two holes in the bottom for drainage thats it
but it makes a fun gift ..like canned peas for starter peas etc.
i also use the tuna cans for votive candle holders outside..you can decorate the cans or paint them..
yogurt containers work well too and the tops become the bottom dish for no drip drainage.
i love to find uses for things ..
like the large plastic white vinegar bottles make great scoops for potting soil & feed .. you can glue the top on.
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| Alee |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 09:04:55 AM
That is a great idea! How do you dull the cut edges?
Alee
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| Lessie Louise |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 07:51:00 AM
my grandparents used to do that, but I can't remember where the cans came from. It always looked nice
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 06:35:15 AM
Deborah,
Nice idea, thank you for sharing.
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| Kerbear |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 7:06:20 PM
Thanks for the ideas, Deborah! I like the idea of the tin cans as planters on the front porch. I saw a really cute tin can lantern/outdoor chandelier in MaryJanes book! Its so cute, I cannot wait to make one!
~Kerry Anne
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