Containers: some info - Page 2

edweather · July 31, 2013

E....A few years ago I bought a 5' high, 50' roll of wire re-mesh from Lowe's, and made about 8 or 9 two foot diameter cages out of it. It has a 6" grid so picking and access is easy. I first saw it in a garden and (tired of my support methods) immediately said, 'that's for me.' They are strong, reusable, and besides a little rust, look almost as good as the day I made them 4-5 years ago. I'd include a picture but I'm not home right now.

nolabelle · August 17, 2013

I wasn't sure where to post this, but this thread is about container info.

Today I asked the ladies behind the bakery counter at Winn Dixie if they had any buckets they were throwing away that I could have. I scored four 5-gallon buckets with lids and five 1-gallon buckets with lids. Yay! They all have remnants of icing in them, so I will be washing them up soon.

I'm curious about experimenting with self watering buckets. The Earthtainer project is a bit much for me to attempt at this time.

ArthurDent004 · August 18, 2013

My main source for buckets is the bakery dept at the local Sams Club. There are many plans available for the 5 gallon SWC. I'm using the two bucket system, while others swear by the single bucket system. I use a 24 oz yogurt container as a wicking cup. This gives me a reservoir about 4.5 inches deep which contains a little over 1.5 gallons of water.

July 31, 2013	#16
edweather Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southeast GA, USDA 9a, HZ9, Sunset Z28 Posts: 396	E....A few years ago I bought a 5' high, 50' roll of wire re-mesh from Lowe's, and made about 8 or 9 two foot diameter cages out of it. It has a 6" grid so picking and access is easy. I first saw it in a garden and (tired of my support methods) immediately said, 'that's for me.' They are strong, reusable, and besides a little rust, look almost as good as the day I made them 4-5 years ago. I'd include a picture but I'm not home right now. __________________ You'll be surprised what you'll never have to do, if you put it off long enough.

August 17, 2013	#17
nolabelle Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N.O., LA (Zone 8b) Posts: 136	I wasn't sure where to post this, but this thread is about container info. Today I asked the ladies behind the bakery counter at Winn Dixie if they had any buckets they were throwing away that I could have. I scored four 5-gallon buckets with lids and five 1-gallon buckets with lids. Yay! They all have remnants of icing in them, so I will be washing them up soon. I'm curious about experimenting with self watering buckets. The Earthtainer project is a bit much for me to attempt at this time. __________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it!

August 18, 2013	#18
ArthurDent004 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 148	My main source for buckets is the bakery dept at the local Sams Club. There are many plans available for the 5 gallon SWC. I'm using the two bucket system, while others swear by the single bucket system. I use a 24 oz yogurt container as a wicking cup. This gives me a reservoir about 4.5 inches deep which contains a little over 1.5 gallons of water.