I made a strawberry planter...... Details inside :)

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3jsmom31 zone 6a, KY Jan 16, 2010

I was interested in a hanging strawberry planter. I shopped for them online and finally decided to make one. This is made with a plastic coffee can at the bottom with holes for drainage, and wrapped in the plastic from a dog food bag. It was assembled/joined with a hot glue gun. Then I planted it with earth stars (cryptanthus). I know it sounds strange to plant a dog food bag, but I like how it turned out so thought I would share. Let me know if you've tried any recycling wonders. Thanks. The biggest problem with this planter is that it is very heavy.

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MitchF Lindsay, OK(Zone 7a) Jan 16, 2010

I love it - looks like something I would make!

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jasminesmom Saugerties, NY(Zone 5a) Jan 16, 2010

Looks great and the plants look very happy. Well done !!!!! Thanks for sharing your idea..
Christine

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JonasKragebaer martofte, Denmark(Zone 7b) Jan 17, 2010

it looks very nice :) have u thought about covering the white plastic with some moss or maybe glue some pieces of bark on it? just to make it look more natural ? :)

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3jsmom31 zone 6a, KY Jan 17, 2010

That sounds great. I wondered about using a light misting of spray paint (before planting of course), but I really like the sound of the natural "cover". Wouldn't it be neat to make it look like a log? Hmmm, scratching head and thinking :).

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gardenbugde Smyrna, DE(Zone 7a) Jan 18, 2010

That is brilliant! Great idea and I think you've inspired the rest of us as well!

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ridesredmule Barnesville (Charle, GA(Zone 8b) Jan 31, 2010

I think you did a wonderful job. The plants look happy and that is what matters,
doesn't it??

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3jsmom31 zone 6a, KY Jan 31, 2010

Hi, RRM. Yeah, they still look happy. I can mist without keeping the too soil wet :). It is still very heavy, groan.

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ridesredmule Barnesville (Charle, GA(Zone 8b) Jan 31, 2010

Have you seen the link on DG where a fella has some cactus planted in denium jeans??
That's pretty neat too. What you got it it-regular potting soil or orchid soil??

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3jsmom31 zone 6a, KY Jan 31, 2010

barky, perlity, promix. I thought the cactus pants was funny and cool :)

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ridesredmule Barnesville (Charle, GA(Zone 8b) Jan 31, 2010

Where was it at?? I was going to link it and I forgot where to look.
Getting old and forgetful. ☺

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3jsmom31 zone 6a, KY Jan 31, 2010

I can't quite remember, maybe in a purse pots link or something like... I'll look to see if I can find it

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3jsmom31 zone 6a, KY Jan 31, 2010

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1054017/

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ridesredmule Barnesville (Charle, GA(Zone 8b) Jan 31, 2010

Container Gardening. I should have looked there. (bopping myself on the forehead)
Bet I'll remember now.

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