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    Forum: Sustainable AlternativesReplies: 7, Views: 200
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    rubyredcrnbread
    Mooresboro, NC

    December 19, 2011 9:08 AM

    Post #8935491

    How long does it take for denim to decompose? I've made a couple of "grow pouches" out of the legs of an old pair of jeans...Just wondering about how long they will last with watering the plants inside?
    SoFlaCommercial
    West Palm Beach, FL (Zone 10b)

    December 23, 2011 9:11 PM

    Post #8941169

    ruby - could you post instructions on the 'grow pouches' ?

    sounds interesting.
    crittergarden
    Pittsburgh, PA

    March 19, 2012 6:45 AM

    Post #9048438

    Yes, plese come back and post!!!
    rubyredcrnbread
    Mooresboro, NC

    April 11, 2012 2:39 AM

    Post #9077982

    They are sooo simple! Cut the legs off a pair of bluejeans. Sew the bottom closed. Cut down the sides of each side seam & remove extra fabric in the middle. Tie "handle" together!
    I'm sure you can look at the pic & get the general idea.
    I put a trash bag liner in it first-fill it with soil & THEN cut my slits in it for plants!

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    crittergarden
    Pittsburgh, PA

    April 11, 2012 6:19 AM

    Post #9078124

    oooooooo - I've saved every leg from every pair of cutoffs since 1970!
    Had in mind a braided rug.
    But I could spare a few for my beloved garden, too!

    PLEASE show us a finished one!
    rubyredcrnbread
    Mooresboro, NC

    April 30, 2012 3:19 PM

    Post #9104374

    UPDATE
    Just planted these yesterday...can't wait for them to fill out! They may not be the prettiest things right now, but they are soooo much nicer to look at than those ol plastic grow bags.

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    JuneyBug
    Dover AFB, DE (Zone 7a)

    November 9, 2012 12:39 AM

    Post #9328514

    How did these do through the growing season?
    rubyredcrnbread
    Mooresboro, NC

    November 11, 2012 9:04 AM

    Post #9330288

    Did great! I will definitely use "bushier" type plants next year.

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