Number two son noticed that the stainless steel drum in the broken tumble dryer had holes in it. He said to his mum:
" Do you think my dad will want to grow vegetables in it?"
She told me his idea and I went outside to have a look at my new vegetable gardening project. It was perfect and I placed it on the sheet of builders plastic which are full of homemade compost next to the baths planters and fish boxes. It was perfect!
Have you repurposed a domestic appliance for a planter in your allotment? I wonder if I could use Henry the vacuum cleaner for something? Hmm...?
Perhaps I should change my blog name to Stig Of The Dump?
Your son sounds as resourceful as his old dad!
ReplyDeleteHe's not interested in growing vegetables or plants but yes he's resourceful JayCee.
ReplyDeleteFunny i was thinking about Stig of the Dump only yesterday (different context). Great repurposing there. Truck sized drum brakes next...
ReplyDeleteStig was brilliant wasn't he Tigger. Drum brakes would make great raised veg beds.
ReplyDeleteYou can use a chest freezer for growing early crops. You need to make drainage holes and can cover the top with plastic or glass, when its cold or at night. Loke you I use old baths.
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Great repurposing of an old chest freezer Kathy. I made a cold frame from old bricks and placed a plastic shower surround on the top for glass. I have seen supermarket trolleys used to dry onions in summer. I got my old plastic baths for 12 Euros each and made a drainage holes in them. I also have two back wheel tractor tyres that are filled with soil and planted with perennials. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI know of a garden with a line of old loos turned into planters - it is quote funny, but seems to work.
ReplyDeleteHi The bike shed. Sounds like a great repurposing find. I have a toilet in the garden which I plan to plant in. I also have a Belfast sink full of perennials which use to belong to my Irish Grandmother. Any receptacle or container can be utilized and repurposed to grow plants or vegetables.
ReplyDeleteI still us an old earthenware toilet bowl as a planter. It is sturdy and brown just like my....CENSORED BY BLOGGER!!!!.
ReplyDeleteToilet bowls make excellent planters YP.
DeleteWe use all parts of old washing machines. One drum, bottom holes covered with newspaper, holds the wood for the stove. The next one will go into the garden. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteYou are very resourceful Linda. There are many broken things that can be utilized and repurposed for firewood or in the garden.
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