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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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 Posted - Mar 09 2011 : 4:17:42 PM
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Since we live in military housing, I can only do container gardening. I did a lot last year, but wanted to do way more this season. I have a grans master plan! Pots are so expensive though! Do you think I can buy the big Rubbermaid containers, drill holes in the bottom, and use the lids as saucers?
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2011 : 4:23:13 PM
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I don't see why that wouldn't work. The drilling might be a tad difficult since they aren't usually that thick.
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2011 : 6:49:01 PM
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Get a nail, hold it with a pair of plyers, heat the nail and push it thru...
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2011 : 8:00:43 PM
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You might want to check yard sales & Thrift shops for old containers,,,
What a great idea especially because you can move the "container gardens" around to get more or less direct sunlight. I can just imagain a cute Herb garden in one of those tubs!
>^..^<
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"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 08:12:37 AM
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They are on sale for $5.99 at Target this week, so I just may pick them up. They have sorts of bright colors too, which might be kind of fun!
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 2:28:36 PM
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My grandfather used the styryfoam ice chests to gardenin, they lasted for years and people would just give them to im. They were easy to move around the yar. Not pretty but very functional
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting them in a fruit salad!
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2011 : 2:41:52 PM
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Carol - I love the idea of the styrofoam chests. I have many neighbors who are spring cleaning their garages and are throwing the chest away. I would much rather use them for gardening than have them taking up space in a landfill!
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2011 : 06:34:26 AM
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I like using rubbermaid containers for lots of things and am currently growing herbs in a few indoors. I have used them outside as well, but after a while they do tend to come apart. I've never used the styrofoam containers before, but will certainly keep that in mind. I would imagine that you could also paint them or something to "fancy" them up a little bit. Right now I'm also using some old litterboxes to start seeds in.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet--Dr. Kioni
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Patsy
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 10:34:24 AM
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I use five gallon buckets. I get them at Rural King. Sometimes they have them on sale for just a couple of bucks and I may pick up 10 or so. They aren't the prettiest things, but you can paint the outside. And be sure to drill some holes in the bottom and I use old screen over the holes to keep the dirt in.
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lilangelacres
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Leslie
Newton
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 2:44:42 PM
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Last year I went to the garden center and asked if they ever had the containers that the trees grow in for sale. They actually gave me quite a few and I used them for my potatoes. They already have holes and are very sturdy.
Leslie
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Cibola
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Remi
Ellensburg
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2011 : 6:11:40 PM
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I love container gardening. When we are going to be away from our home for a few days I can move my containers where the sprinkler will get to them.
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