Another "OFF THE WALL IDEA" !!!!!! for growing plants

[Hattie the Hen]

Hi there!

I am always finding "interesting" new ways of growing plants. This grew out of my interest in "vertical gardening" that I posted about a few weeks ago. This one uses one of those shoe-stores that hang on the back of a door. I have a lovely new green one which I bought to put gardening bits & pieces in......................!! Maybe I could put some of my non-hardy herbs in it?

http://www.instructables.com/id/VERTICAL-VEGETABLES-quotGrow-upquot-in-a-smal/


:rose Hattie :rose

 

[rockytopsis]

Neat, but do they hold up for longer than one season?

 

[Hattie the Hen]

Hi there rockytopsis

I can't answer that question because I haven't tried it yet! But as the holder I have stored in my barn only cost me about a dollar in a cheap shop I can't grumble at that. it is made of very heavyweight woven plastic -- the kind that they use for tarpaulins & weed collection carriers I would expect it to last at least 2 or 3 seasons. I have seen all sorts materials used to make these tidies so one would have to use our judgement versus price when choosing.

I am definitely going to give it a go this fall for overwintering a lot of herbs under cover in my workshop. i am also going back to the cheap shop to see if they have any more of them or something like.

:rose Hattie :rose

 

[HiDelight]

this is a good idea for rooting cuttings as well I think thanks Hattie

 

[Hencackle]

Hattie, you might like the this idea:
http://www.theeasygarden.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=22507