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By: Doll » Blog Archive » what happened to June?!

Doll » Blog Archive » what happened to June?! — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:51:23 +0000

[...] the garden is thriving. I’ve got my tomatoes in, using my containers, but this year I tried lining them with corrugated cardboard before stretching the t-shirts. So [...]

By: Burlap

Burlap — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:27:07 +0000

A great material is burlap, which you can buy from most greenhouses and garden centers by the foot. Wrap it vertically in sections around wire garden fencing and you have a very durable container with lots of airflow for the feeder roots.

I’ve also used thin coco liner with success. It’s usually available by the foot as well (seasonal item). It looks nicer than burlap but costs a good deal more.

By: Jacki

Jacki — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:39 +0000

I have been struggling with the idea of planting a garden. We’ve tried it 4 or 5 times and always failed because we live in “clay country”. I will try this method this year!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

By: VintiqueLA

VintiqueLA — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:40:44 +0000

Such a cute idea. I’m going to make one!

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:25:08 +0000

How unique. What a great idea. I want to try it. Thanks

By: mimik

mimik — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:15 +0000

Sure, go for it! Thanks. I did this for 2 years now and have had excellent yields. And yes, the t-shirts rot but the root balls are usually firmly established by then and it hasn’t been a problem.

By: Kelly Ann Taylor

Kelly Ann Taylor — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:49:13 +0000

This is a brilliant tutorial!

I am a fellow Etsy seller and a Passionate Gardener! Unfortunately, due to pressures at home and in our businesses, I am lagging in zeal for my blog. Might I be able to possibly use your post for my blog?

I would be so honored if you might let me reprint it with your permission and links back to your shops, etc.

Thank you for your consideration!

Kelly Ann Taylor

By: AudreyGardenLady

AudreyGardenLady — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:22:50 +0000

Outstanding Mimi. I love it. The rest of your herbs look very happy too. Your green thumb is evident.
Organic all the way!!

Audrey

By: Corinne Cowper

Corinne Cowper — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:52:32 +0000

What a great idea. Kelley is right about not using commercially modified seeds. We have a group called the Diggers Club which sells either organic or heirloom varieties of seeds to keep the plant diversity going that we need. Seed saving is very big among the gardeners in Australia.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:19:43 +0000

Brilliant – I love the look of the planters. How fast did the t shirts start disintegrating? Like did they last the summer?