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Angela L
Angela L Harlem, GA
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Gardening Repurposing & Upcycling

Repurposed Vegetable Holder hanging basket

I turned my vegetable holder/hanging basket (that I NEVER used and had been hanging in my kitchen empty for several months) into a hanging 3 level planter. I put several different types of mostly indoor plants (pothos, regular and variegated) that I had rooted in water from when I had cut back my plants, but also added 3 different varieties of potato vine, purple, yellow, and variegated, and a jew, as i will leave it hanging outside til winter. I hope you enjoy, as I know I enjoyed the project, and will enjoy watching it grow!
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    step 1: added moss
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    step 2: added small amount of dirt to give a base for cuttings
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    step 3: arranged my cuttings/rootings, the way I wanted them to grow over sides of baskets and added more dirt to cover.
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    finished product. may add a little more moss to sides and dirt as they take root, I'll see as it grows if I need to.
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    step 4: find a tree and hang for your viewing enjoyment!!
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on Jul 17, 2012 | 1460 Views
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  • Linda W Cincinnati, OH
    I really like your idea! How do you keep water from running through when you water the plants? Thanks in advance.
    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    What a great idea. These are sold pretty cheap at our dollar store-wonder if one might be strong enough?
    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
  • Angela L Harlem, GA
    Thanks... so far, its holding strong...I figured, it held some pretty heavy veggies at one time, but if I need to reinforce it i can....but I did start with only about halfway filling it to the top of each basket, maybe 3/4's of the way.....the water does run through, and I like that...I just water carefully, starting at the top, and see how much will drain to the next one, then I water the next one, and so on. If I like it enough, at the end of summer, when I need to bring it in, I will ...»
    redo it, and get the deep see-thru liners maybe to put inside them?? just thinking so far....

    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 0
  • Vicki Smyrna, GA
    cool tip/ thanks for sharing.
    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    @Angela, I was thinking along the same lines- transparent plant saucers.
    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
  • AK Complete Home Renovati... Marietta, GA
    Great use for this, Angela! You could even do those "air plants" indoors with this!
    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
  • Becky Blair, NE
    I used to have two sets of these in our last home in the kitchen. I hope I remember this if I come across them again. Great idea Angela!
    on Sep 05, 2012 · Like 1
  • Mary H
    I like that idea!
    on Sep 06, 2012 · Like 1
  • Jeanette freeze Purdy, MO
    GREAT IDEA I HAVE TWO IN THE TREE'S
    on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Jori Calvert
    this is also good for pot and pan lids
    on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0

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