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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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 Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 09:07:27 AM
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I have to grow my tomatoes in my front yard because it receives the most sun and I need to grow them in containers. I can't afford to buy any containers so I'm going to have to scavenge what I need. Any ideas for making the containers look good enough for a front yard? I thought about wrapping food grade buckets in bamboo mats to conceal them but I'm open to better ideas!
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 10:19:00 AM
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If you like the look of hay bales use them. Take a sharp knife and cut/dig out two side by side holes about half as deep as the bale. Fill with good potting mix and plant in it. You can use tomato cages in the bales as well. I got some colored ones at Rural King. Just remember to fertilize a little more often than normal.
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 7:08:36 PM
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I grew tomatoes in bushel baskets last year. They looked good and are cheap. I found the real McCoy bushel basket at Texas Basket Co. I am going to reuse them this year. I also planted potatoes in them.
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 8:00:05 PM
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| I dont remember which forum I was just on but she used wash tubs for potaoes it might work for your tomatoes also |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 09:42:40 AM
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yard sales can yield amazing containers for a deal-all of the ceramic containers/pots I have I got at garage sales. My dad is using an old ceramic container that was originally meant to hold a 5 gal bottle of water (another yard sale find) Also just cruising neighborhoods can yield treasures-one time we found these huge black plastic pots that probably held palm or fruit trees & were put out to the curb. We braught em home and are using them for our baby fruit trees. And-once a year at Big Lots they sell these massive plastic tubs w/rope handles-We've used these with great success for tomatoes & peppers. Pots are about $6,I think & you get a choice of colors.
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 2:02:12 PM
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I have used wash tubs in the past for tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, etc. Remember to put a few holes in the bottom for drainage. I rescued them from the side of the road!!!!
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 09:08:44 AM
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I've seen people use the tub out of an old washing machine, one lady even painted her bright colors - looked cool.
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 10:30:57 AM
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The options are limitless, but I'd just be sure to use the biggest/tallest container you have for 'maters. I once grew one in an old mailbox turned on its end with holes drilled in the bottom!
And, Diane, I live in the town where Texas Basket Factory is! My husband actually does the machine repairs for them :0) It is a really neat place...you can get baskets for just a couple of bucks...I have tonssssss of them, lol.
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 10:40:15 AM
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Wonder if I would have to put a plastic liner in the wooden baskets from the Texas Basket company? I like the large size veggie basket and $3.50 a piece is a good price, as long as shipping is cheap.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 11:42:50 AM
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If you happen to have any scrap lumber you could put together some foot square boxes....or bigger ones that hold more than one plant. I plan on doing that with some of my plants this year.
Even though we have a huge garden, I can't grow heirloom squash and pumpkins at the same time, so I plan on putting a few pumpkin plants in boxes out front. That way when they grow and ripen I'll have instant fall decorations too, lol! :)
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 6:06:51 PM
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I like your pumpkin idea - I might just do the same. I have some cinderella pumpkins that I am trying for the first time this year and I'd like to have some success with them! Last year's giants and ghost pumpkins didn't make it beyond a few leaves.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
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