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Organicgrowingpains Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


Joined: 24 Aug 2008 Posts: 175 Location: Cork
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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:57 pm Post subject: Tumbling Pots |
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I put this up on my blog and was amazed at the reaction to the post, it really captured everyones imagination. I had read about it somewhere sometime and always meant to try it, I got a lot of pots from one of my daughters doing a shed clearout and decided to try it.
You need four terracotta pots in different sizes and a metal rod to support them. I got the rod in B&Q for 3.85e.
Put it in the postion you intend to have it as it is not easy to move once assembled. Secure the rod through the drainage hole of the largest pot, I used large stones to jam it in. Fill with compost and firm down. Slide on the second pot and fill with compost , this pot will rest partly on the compost of the bottom one. The others will balance on the rim of the previous pot. It is easier to fill with compost and firm down as you go.
I toyed with the idea of filling them with strawberry plants but then opted for pansies. My sister made one and put a terracotta jug on the top, the top pot is not crucial as there is nothing else resting on it so it could be anything. the finished project is a lovely focal point for any part of the garden.
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michelle M Rank attained: Rowan Tree

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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:23 am Post subject: |
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Wow, That looks great. I must try that some time.
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Liparis Rank attained: Orchard owner

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James Kilkelly Rank: Site Admin

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Her Outdoors Rank attained: Ash Tree


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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:57 am Post subject: |
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You are so clever, well done.
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Organicgrowingpains Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


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coolaboola Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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That's a terrific idea!
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Liparis Rank attained: Orchard owner

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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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I've had an idea for several years for a floral water feature, this might just be what I need for the natural part of the look. Unfortunately, it won't be this year until the house extension gets finished.
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Green fingers Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 44 Location: Cork
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Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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A fab idea. A great way to grow some herbs also.
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Lucyloo Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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I love this idea, I might try this one this year. I have aload of bedding plants just ready to go. Lovely idea!
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TryMyBest Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 18 Location: Co. Clare
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 10:09 am Post subject: |
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I love it. Brilliant idea. I'm going to try it myself when I get my yard down.
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LyndaT Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Posts: 9 Location: Gorey, Co. Wexford
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:34 pm Post subject: Tumbling Pots |
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What a lovely idea Am definitely going to give it a try. Thank you for sharing it. Lynda
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