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Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 18, 2009
09:04 PM Post #6158103
| I was wondering if anyone has tried the topsy turvy tomato planter?
I was also wondering if anyone had any clever ideas how to make an upside down planter like the one advertised? Seems to me that it would be relatively easy to make. It can be used for more things than growing tomatoes too.
Any input would be appreciated.
I know that we have a great deal of clever people on DG so throw any ideas at me.
Thanks
Elaine and Otis |
earthling
Rowlett, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 18, 2009
09:07 PM Post #6158122
| I tried them last year but it is just too hot here in Texas for them to work...they dry out faster than one can keep them watered.
I think eweed had some ideas on making one..why not ask him on coffee and...
I could send you one for just the postage,if you would like..I have 2, used one, the other one just hung on a hanger but stayed empty...
Kris |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 18, 2009
09:14 PM Post #6158150
| Okay Kris.
Your offer is too good to be true. Any idea what the postage might be? They seem pretty lightweight so even with the exchange I would imagine it wouldn't be too pricey.
Do you have Pay Pal? I don't but DH does.
I will ask Ernie as well.
Wow. I got a response and an offer in record breaking time.
Thanks so much for your offer and your advice re- eweed.
You can d-mail me if that is easier.
Many thanks for your generosity. If I saw one I could look at it and come up with an idea how to make more. Oh. The wheels are turning.
Otis and I thank you BIG TIME. |
morknotmindy
San Manuel, AZ
(Zone 8b)
February 18, 2009
09:46 PM Post #6158320
| Hey Pro. I tried one of the upside down planters and it did not work for me. It may have done better if it was hanging in a more protected area from the wind. The wind just beat up the tomatoe something awfull. It did manage to set three very delicious tiny tomatoes tho... Also, it tended to dry out pretty fast in our hot, dry summer winds. Hope you have better luck. |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 18, 2009
09:53 PM Post #6158361
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I copied these instructions. Looks downright easy.
How to Grow Upside Down Tomato Plants
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Ripe right off the vine tomatoes can be yours with a couple hours of effort and simple items found around your home and local hardware store.
* 5 Gallon plastic Bucket with handle and locking lid.
* Two paper coffee filters.
* Dremel or Drill with a hole cutting tool.
* 40# of a good quality potting soil.
* Small sharp knife.
* Tomato plant.
Step1
Thoroughly clean out the five gallon bucket, turn it over and cut a circular hole approximately 2.5 inches in diameter in the center bottom of the bucket. Place a wet coffee filter (stops it from sliding)in the bottom of the bucket. Cut the same size hole in the center of the lid.
Step2
Fill the bucket to the top with potting soil and place the second coffee filter on the soil in the center of the bucket so it covers the hole in the lid. Secure the lid and carefully turn the bucket over. The bottom of the bucket is now the top and facing you. The coffee filters keep the soil in the bucket despite the holes.
Step3
Bottom of bucket with plant at 3 weeks Bottom of bucket with plant at 3 weeks With the knife, cut a small slit in the coffee filter in the bottom of the bucket. Carefully remove the tomato plant from it's container and feed the root structure through the hole in the bottom of the bucket which is now the top. Water the plant, and place in a sunny area for one week, continue to water as necessary.
Step4
Tomato plant and stand Tomato plant and stand Once the tomato' s root structure has developed (about one week), you can turn the bucket over and hang it from a pole or other sturdy structure from the handle (important as each bucket will weight approximately 40lbs). The tomato plant will grow from what is now the bottom of the bucket. Water and feed the plant through the hole in the lid.
Step5
Tomatoes at 4 weeks. Tomatoes at 4 weeks. Tomatoes need full sun, however the actual fruit also needs protection from the sun. This system improves air circulation around the plant, reduces diseases and loss from insects and contact with the ground, while providing shade for the tomatoes.
Hope this helps.
Happy Gardening
Elaine and Otis |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
February 18, 2009
11:13 PM Post #6158703
| HI,
DH made some upsidedown planters for me a few years ago out of wood. Kind of a long box with a hole in the bottom. It did dry out fast here in Texas but I cut the bottom off a water bottle and stuck the top in the planter watered from the bottle keep it from drying out .
I even sold a few on craigs list.
Cheryl
Ill get a picture up in a day or so. |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 19, 2009
12:03 AM Post #6158900
| My DH loves to create things with wood. He is always looking for ideas to help me out.
He made our DGS his first sandbox for his first birthday and a huge toy box for Christmas.
I bought water spikes last year and got 6 for $1.00 when the store was clearing them out. They go on the top of a plastic soda bottle and have a little straw inside that you can turn the knob and drip out as much water as needed. You just invert the bottle, set the flow and you are done. They work great. Your idea would too. Isn't it amazing what a little practicality can do. I love little projects that make life easier. Just call me Ms. Practical LOL.
I would love to see some pics of what your hubby made.
Hugs and Smiles
Elaine and Otis |
Depsi
Orofino, ID
(Zone 6a)
February 19, 2009
02:43 AM Post #6159315
| You mentioned the water spikes...I just saw ones to be used in wine bottles in a garden catalogue...I have all these blue wine bottles, can't wait to see them in the sun watering my planters...Deb |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 19, 2009
09:34 AM Post #6159877
| Oooh. That sounds much prettier then mine. I did take the labels off the soda bottles and used stickers of various flowers that are about the size of a quarter. They have an edge that looks like foil. The stickers did help spiff up the pop bottles but wine bottles with their various colors sure sound better.
Thanks for sharing that find of yours. As they say in baseball, "Good eye."
Elaine and Otis |
Depsi
Orofino, ID
(Zone 6a)
February 19, 2009
11:58 AM Post #6160542
| I will track down the catalogue and the item number & post it for you...what I was considering doing and I apologize if this isn't the place to post this but with all the gardening catalogues right now with the pictures of bright flowers I thought I would cut out and decopougue (spelling??) the blossoms onto the bottles that are green or clear making them standout!! what do you think???? off I go to look thru the catalogues...Deb |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 19, 2009
12:05 PM Post #6160579
| Deb - Stop turning those pages for a minute. I had the same idea about the white pails that I may use for the actual planter. I think it is a fabulous idea. I saw an article in DG not that long ago about doing the same thing with light bulbs. The end result was beautiful. I think decoupaging the bottles would be so pretty . I love the way your mind works.
Happy hunting for those perfect pictures. It is going to be hard to choose only a few pictures if you have as many catalogs as I do right now.
Have fun and come back and show us.
Hugs Elaine and Otis |
Depsi
Orofino, ID
(Zone 6a)
February 19, 2009
12:20 PM Post #6160673
| the light bulb thread was what inspired me!!!! Deb |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 19, 2009
12:37 PM Post #6160770
| What a coincidence. I am sure that I have seen the hummingbird that was used in that light bulb picture in a magazine. It was a collector plate from Bradford Exchange.
I have two burned out light bulbs in my craft paint cupboard. They are waiting patiently for me to get my Winter Sowing done.
I thought I bookmarked that article but can't find it. I'm sure it is the e-mail newsletter from DG that arrives on Mondays. It sure inspired me. Great minds think alike.
Hugs Elaine and Otis |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
February 19, 2009
07:05 PM Post #6162250
| Home made upsidedown planter 
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
February 19, 2009
07:07 PM Post #6162261
| Very simple heres the bottom 
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
February 19, 2009
07:14 PM Post #6162279
| Heres the top. You can start your seeds or small plant
I took a coffee filter cut a hole in it wraped it around the roots and pushed it in the hole. Then tipped it over and filled with soil. The coffee filter helps keep the plant in and the soil too.
I covered the top and flipped over again to let the little plant a start before turning upsidedown
Cheryl
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nanaka
Webster, WI
February 19, 2009
09:05 PM Post #6162785
| I have not tried this but have been wanting to... just think of the garden space it will save! Plus you don't have to stake the darn tomatoes.
Thanks for the pics denimangle!
Now that I've read the "how to do it", I will be trying it this year!
I love the idea of the water spikes in the wine bottles too... now I have to go look for them! |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 20, 2009
12:04 AM Post #6163532
| denimangle - That is so practical and well thought out. Wait until I show it to DH. I know that he would love to make some.
Tell your hubby thanks as well.
I love it when I get wonderful feedback and constructive help with questions I have.
Thanks to all for your input.
Elaine and Otis |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
February 21, 2009
11:46 AM Post #6169434
| Here is another link on growing upside down tomatoes.
http://tipnut.com/how-to-grow-upside-down-tomato-plants/
Cheryl |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 21, 2009
05:34 PM Post #6170669
| Cheryl - Oh my! That is a totally awesome site. I have a feeling that I am going to be spending even more time on my puter for quite some time. If only I didn't have stupid things like housework, making meals, having to sleep, etc. LOL
Not only does that site have great, simple to follow instructions but the other tips and patterns available are "right up my alley" as they say.
Can't believe I've managed to live 49 years and didn't know all the stuff on that site.
Sending a big thanks to you!
Hugs Elaine and Otis |
justjnl
Lakeville, MN
February 21, 2009
05:42 PM Post #6170700
| Last summer I tried the Topsy Turvey planter and it did work... until a wind storm broke it off at the dirt line. This year I will try it again, only I will stake it with something. I saw it grow, I just want to see it fruit! |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 21, 2009
06:13 PM Post #6170792
| Great tip justjnl.
I would hate to have that happen. I still haven't figured out where I want to put the hangers but would like to have the option of securing them in case we get excessive wind with a storm.
Just something else to think about. Better to be prepared than to suffer the heartache of losing my plants.
Thanks
Elaine and Otis |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
February 22, 2009
09:41 AM Post #6172955
| Elaine,
your welcome .. I have a hard time turning off the computer when I get on Tipnut one thing just leads to anoher.
have fun
Cheryl |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 22, 2009
04:50 PM Post #6174635
| Cheryl - I know what you mean.
I have a question for you. Can I blame you for all the time I am going to spend on that amazing website? If anyone could have made a website with me in mind and streamlined it to excite me every time I logged in, then that is definitely the one.
I spend most of my time in DG and now I have another obsession? Oh boy. I am so in trouble LOL. I guess it all comes down to self-monitoring but it is so engaging.
I may have to join some support group for people who are addicted to wonderful, thought provoking and inspiring websites.
Couldn't have come at a better time since this winter feels like it has lasted far too long and my entire days spent in the garden seem so far away.
I know that this is off topic for this thread but I can't be the only one that this has happened to. Maybe I need to start a new thread for website addicts. But if I did I might be directed to more websites that I get addicted to. Can you imagine the trouble I would be in then?
Happy Gardening
Hugs Elaine and Otis |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
February 22, 2009
04:58 PM Post #6174668
| ROTFLMAO!!!! Elaine ... Sure thing you can tell them I made you do it ...
I planted some starters yesterday .. It was 70 here but this morning It was 28 had to break ice on the water.. Told DH he had me to far north ... about 2 hours nothe of Houston ...lol
Stay out of trouble
Cheryl
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Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
February 22, 2009
05:20 PM Post #6174749
| Can't stay out of trouble. It finds me. I have zone envy big time as I look out the window at the stinkin' snow that is coming down.
Our planting season officially starts May 24th but even anything sowed before the end of the month is not completely safe from a last frost. Then in September everything gets hit by a frost and the depression sets in. I wish I could think of my plants just having a well deserved sleep but I think of them as having died :(
How 'bout this. If anything happens in my life that requires blame, I will just say, "It is all Cheryl's fault. That darned Cheryl".
Works for me. How about you?
Thanks for being you!
Hugs and Smiles
Elaine and Otis
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
February 23, 2009
10:10 AM Post #6177675
| Elaine and Otis
How 'bout this. If anything happens in my life that requires blame, I will just say, "It is all Cheryl's fault. That darned Cheryl".
Works for me. How about you? Sure thing ...lol
I don't think I could live with winter that long .. a few weeks is way more then I need.. I had to go to Stevens Point WI in Nov last year and still had tomatoes on the vine here ... when it started snowing on me there YUCK!!!
Cheryl
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Junetwo
Moreno Valley, CA
February 26, 2009
03:37 PM Post #6194143
| I made summer before last. Just put a hole in bottom and a few in sides further up. (cause grandkids like to overwater). I did put soda bottle bottom in to act as a reservoir. I just got a larger tomato plant at store and it held up fine. I had to put garden wire on some of the branches and hoot to the top to hold the tomatos. I used chain on the place metal handle to attach to the patio beam. I hung it on the side that gets am and noonish sun and then just reflected sun. The plastic bin did not hold up as long as the tomato, tho the bucket was older. |
1Birdie
Plainwell, MI
(Zone 6a)
April 16, 2009
01:05 AM Post #6417366
| the tomato planters can be made out of gallon milk jugs too.
Birdir |
planolinda
Plano, TX
April 16, 2009
07:48 PM Post #6420707
| hanging planters from the gallon jugs? how? |
1Birdie
Plainwell, MI
(Zone 6a)
April 16, 2009
08:56 PM Post #6421049
| I'll try to find a picture. Its easier than explaining. But basically you take the milk jug and a clothes hanger (it has to be the kind that pants hang on with the disposable part inthe middle). Then you put holes in the jug, and hang it with the hanger. It works great. I'll find the pic. and full instructions. Birdie |
bjwilson
Kemp, TX
(Zone 8a)
April 16, 2009
08:57 PM Post #6421053
| Here's what I use for upside down tomato planters...
3 lb plastic coffee can with lid.
I used a drill press with hole saw bits, and a small bit (about 1/4").
Cut a 1 1/2" or 2" hole in the bottom center, as well as 4 quarter inch holes around the bottom edges for sufficient drainage. Also cut 4 quarter inch holes around the top at even intervals for attaching hangers. Cut a 3"-4" hole in the center of the lid.
Using the coffee can as a guide, mark a circle on some 1/2" - 1" foam... like they use for chair cushions... I got it at Walmart, but any foam will do.
slip the foam inside your can and mark the center with a marker. Remove the foam, and cut a slit from one side to the center mark... trim the circle for a loose fit inside the can if necessary.
Now, slip the tomato plant in the slit of the foam, and gently slip the foam (plant top down) inside the can... from the outside of the bottom, gently help the leaves out of the hole. Press the foam down firmly.
I had a pot handy to set my coffee can on the top of it with the plant inside the pot so it wouldn't get damaged. Fill the can to the top with potting soil, and place the lid on it.
I had these chains already from some wire pots that I didn't use anymore, so I didn't need to buy the chains... but Lowes or Home Depot does carry these chains if you want to buy them. I think rope would probably do fine as well.
This picture was taken when I had curtain hooks to hold the chains from the 4 upper holes... I had to use some foam on the points so not to get stuck by them... I now have replaced the curtain hooks with "S" hooks.
AND that is my version of a Topsey Turvey Tomato Planter, Redneck style.
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1Birdie
Plainwell, MI
(Zone 6a)
April 16, 2009
09:03 PM Post #6421098
| heres the thread to the milk jug
containerhttp://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=...
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bjwilson
Kemp, TX
(Zone 8a)
April 16, 2009
09:05 PM Post #6421110
| and a red neck version of a strawberry pot... if anybody is interested.
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planolinda
Plano, TX
April 17, 2009
06:41 PM Post #6425505
| last year woms ate my tomatoes so i am thinking maybe hanging plants are less prone to that--what do you think? and tell me other advantages to the hanging planters |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 18, 2009
04:14 PM Post #6428909
| 1Birdie, that link does not work!
LK |
1Birdie
Plainwell, MI
(Zone 6a)
April 19, 2009
09:32 PM Post #6434639
| sorry the thread didn't work.here are the instructions by the author CajuninKy
Here's a quick, easy and econimical hanging planter. You will need an empty gallon jug, something to cut with, a hole punch, a square of lanscape cloth or similiar material about 4' x 4" and a pants clothes hanger ( one with a cardboard tube ) Cut the bottom off the jug. Make a slit about 1 1/2" long up each corner. Turn the edges down. On opposing sides, punch a hole in the center of the flap through both layers. Remove the cardboard tube from the hanger and thread the ends through the holes in the jug. Place square of material inside the jug over the spout. This will keep the soil in and still allow drainage. Fill your container with soil of your choice, plant and hang. I plant my cucumbers in them to save room in my small garden space.
hopethat helps, Birdie |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 20, 2009
05:49 PM Post #6438602
| Keep the great ideas coming - p-u-lees.
I love the idea of the coffee can hanger but I only buy the actual tin cans, not plastic. The red plastic looks great and I read somewhere that if you use red in your garden, beside the tomatoes, the tomatoes do better as they are competing with the red...something like that. I have since noticed that garden catalogs sell red vinyl to put between your tomato plants. I used a red plastic dollar store Christmas tablecloth. I can cut it in strips and put it where I need it. Then wipe down and reuse next summer.
Elaine and Otis |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
April 20, 2009
10:48 PM Post #6440324
| bjwilson
The Coffee can ideas are great.
I have tons of them to use up . Elaine you need some?
1Birdie
Nice jugs ... Way to T2T...
Cheryl |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 22, 2009
11:36 AM Post #6447473
| Cheryl - That is a big yup. I have a big stack of the aluminum ones and don't want to throw them away because I know that they have potential to be something awesome. Darned if I can figure out anything that is easy on the eyes to do with them. The big HELP is being sent your way.
Can't wait for you to dazzle me .
Hugs Elaine and Otis |
cue_chik
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
April 23, 2009
05:41 AM Post #6451123
| Elaine, I also have a stack of metal coffee cans just waiting to be put to use, but have yet to figure that use out. LOL. if you come up with something, let me know. Short of drilling holes in them and painting, I have no idea what else to do with them |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
April 23, 2009
08:40 AM Post #6451486
| cue_chick
google coffee can bird houses ... |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
April 24, 2009
03:45 PM Post #6458100
| Painted inside and papered outside, they are good for the toys that have a lot of little parts. I found this on the web for bulding birdhouses:
Make a birdhouse with them. Cut a small hole in the plastic lid - about 1 inch in diameter - slightly below center. Add a perch, if desired, they don't actually need them. Insert an opened and straightend wire hanger, rope, etc on both ends to hang with, or wrap it in rope and hang with a peice. You will have to puncture the bottom end of the can to insert your choice of hanger (and provide ventilation,as well as another tiny hole on the plastic lid. The lid can then be removed at the end of the season to clean out the house if needed. You might want to paint the can with non toxic paint as birds sometimes are frightened by shiny metal. Don't forget to put a drainage hole in the bottom in case the rain blows in. |
planolinda
Plano, TX
April 24, 2009
06:49 PM Post #6458797
| good ideas since this is earth week and reuse and recycle are such a big part of that theme--i like seeing/hearing how others reuse common items |
cue_chik
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
April 25, 2009
07:57 PM Post #6463054
| now i see they have the TT strawberry planter, but you can only get it if you buy the new TT Tomato TREE. |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 28, 2009
02:08 PM Post #6475490
| Cheryl was good enough to share these sites with me regarding coffee cans.
I will give them a thorough going over when I bounce back from being under the weather. Hope Cheryl doesn't mind
http://www.birdsandblooms.com/Article.aspx?ContentID=36387&r...
http://search.aol.com/aol/search?query=coffee can birdhouse&...
Hugs E&O |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
April 28, 2009
03:25 PM Post #6475852
| The second link didn't work for me so I found this: http://search.aol.com/aol/search?s_it=topsearchbox.search&q=... |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 28, 2009
05:23 PM Post #6476414
| Many thanks JuneyBug. Love your user name BTW.
Hugs
Elaine and Otis |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 28, 2009
05:32 PM Post #6476441
| How about this one? Let's hope it works!
http://search.aol.com/aol/search?query=coffee can birdhouse&...
It only works for me if I right click and hit Open Link in New Window??????????????
E&O
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
April 29, 2009
04:56 PM Post #6480994
| Procrastinator
Nope don't mind at all ...
Are you feeling better?
Cheryl
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Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 29, 2009
07:24 PM Post #6481595
| Hi Cheryl - Nope. Spent half the day in Emerg at DH'sinsistence. Arm and chest pain since yesterday. DH was afraid it was cardiac but it isn't. Pain coming from impinged nerves in neck and shoulders. Booked June 19th to see the shoulder surgeon. Lots of problems showed up in the MRI. Several tears and shredding of the bursa plus lots of fluid accumulated due to inflammation. I am sick of this and the fatigue that goes along with the pain meds and being in pain. Grrrrr.
I am not posting much these days. Here is hoping for better days. It's a-always sumthing!
Hugs Elaine and Otis |
nanaka
Webster, WI
April 29, 2009
10:22 PM Post #6482396
| Hugs and healing being sent to you Elaine... |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
April 29, 2009
10:33 PM Post #6482438
| Dang Elaine.. You stop that right now ... How Can I blame you for anything when your not up to snuff ...
sending good thoughts your way ...
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Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 30, 2009
12:56 PM Post #6484289
| Chery - Thanks for the smiles. You can blame everything on my evil twin Elaine if that makes you feel better. If I could kick this to the curb I would.
nanaka - Thanks for the warm wishes. Sure does help the spirit if not the body.
Take care all and keep those creative juices flowing. I love hearing all the great ideas.
Hugs Elaine and Otis |
seedpicker_TX
(Taylor) Plano, TX
(Zone 8a)
April 30, 2009
06:16 PM Post #6485622
| hi-
I've not read anything but the title, so please pardon the "bull in a china shop" intrusion, but Kell posted a glorious looking one on the rose forum:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=6475648 |
Procrastinator
Havelock, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 01, 2009
09:35 AM Post #6488107
| seedpicker_tX - Kelly is one talented woman. That is just gorgeous. Don't those pots get heavy? They sure look beautiful. Kelly can come to my house anytime and get creative in my garden.
Thanks for sharing
Elaine and Otis |
LavinaMae
Grantsboro, NC
(Zone 8b)
May 04, 2009
02:03 PM Post #6503018
| LAst year I put cherry tomatoes in mine and a pepper plant in the top.
Worked pretty good.
I did have to water everyday.
Lavina |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
May 04, 2009
07:50 PM Post #6504543
| Have one topsy turvey going and the limbs do want to go upward. If this turns out good I'll try other veggies in it. Son put it up so high I have a hard time watering it. Have to stand on a ladder and I try and stay away from ladders. I don't need to fall and break something. |
curvesarein
Kingman, AZ
May 28, 2009
02:26 AM Post #6608123
| I got the topsy turvy, not sure of it yet and I am in AZ. I think protection from the wind is good, so I think I have it in a good location. But the first time I followed their directions for putting the plant up through the bottom, my plants roots were too big and it disturbed them and ruined them. So I emptied it all out and put the whole plant in through the top and just gently put the vines through the hole, leaving the roots in tact in the biodegradable container. Then I planted a patio plant in top. So we will see, not sure I would buy one again. I am worried about it being too wet or too dry.
Linda
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seedpicker_TX
(Taylor) Plano, TX
(Zone 8a)
May 28, 2009
07:47 AM Post #6608414
| I am realizing you all are talking about the bag that hangs upside down, now...
I posted Kell's pots because I was thinkings tipsy pots, instead of topsy turvy!
oops,sorry
:0) |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
May 28, 2009
05:26 PM Post #6610641
| I've got a beef stake tomato in a topsy turvy planter and so far it is doing nicely. My son hung it so high that I have to stand on a ladder to water it, not a good thing for me to do since I do take falls now and then. We have small tomatoes so far and more blossoms, but when they start getting bigger I don't now how the plant will hold up. It says you can plant any thing in them so I have started some patty pan squash and he wants to plant one of them in it. I'll take a pic of it later and show you how it is doing. Keep turned... |
