Pots of Summer 2019

[Carol Dee]

Yes! They're looking good Carol Dee, I especially like that Diamond Frost pot.

Me Too

 

[thistlebloom]

Here's one I planted with the big rudbeckia that were growing by the tack room. The tack room got moved and I dug the rudbeckia up to save them.

A friend gave me the trough, it had holes drilled in the bottom already. I couldn't believe she didn't want it. I had been keeping an eye on CL looking for one that was priced reasonably.

To save on weight and not wanting to fill it completely with soil, and also since we are having some kind of record year with pinecone production, I put a deep layer of cones in the bottom, I used weed barrier to lay under the cones to slow the water down, and over the cones to keep the soil (100% composted horse biscuits) from sifting out.

 

[Carol Dee]

Here's one I planted with the big rudbeckia that were growing by the tack room. The tack room got moved and I dug the rudbeckia up to save them.

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A friend gave me the trough, it had holes drilled in the bottom already. I couldn't believe she didn't want it. I had been keeping an eye on CL looking for one that was priced reasonably.

To save on weight and not wanting to fill it completely with soil, and also since we are having some kind of record year with pinecone production, I put a deep layer of cones in the bottom, I used weed barrier to lay under the cones to slow the water down, and over the cones to keep the soil (100% composted horse biscuits) from sifting out.
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I put 12 oz water bottles in the bottom 1/2 - 1/3 of the largest pot. Sure saved on soil. Love the photo with dogs and horse.

 

[thistlebloom]

I put 12 oz water bottles in the bottom 1/2 - 1/3 of the largest pot. Sure saved on soil. Love the photo with dogs and horse.

Not planned, they're all just a bunch of photo bombers.
Wren is looking weird because Zephyr the cat is lying to the left of her. She loathes cats, but knows better than to harass him in front of me.

 

[thistlebloom]

I put 12 oz water bottles in the bottom 1/2 - 1/3 of the largest pot. Sure saved on soil. Love the photo with dogs and horse.

Yeah,that's a great idea. Potting soil is so expensive.
That's why I cheaped out and used the "Farm Production" brand.

 

[flowerbug]

we've used gallon jugs of any kind for taking up space like that. hens and chicks don't need that much dirt anyways. funny about the dog vs. cat...

 

[ninnymary]

Wow, that trough is in great shape too! I used gatorade bottles at the bottom since my husband and son always drink that yucky stuff.

Mary

 

[Carol Dee]

I found this shamrock where I put it out of sight! When it went outdoors it was nothing more than a few limp stems! WOW

 

[thistlebloom]

Wow, it's so lush! Very pretty. Is that a plant you've had for a few years?

 

[flowerbug]

I found this shamrock where I put it out of sight! When it went outdoors it was nothing more than a few limp stems! WOW
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love it!