General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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September 10, 2006 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: S. FLorida / Zone 10
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Big Lot Containers
Don't know if it was a local sale or not but the Big Lots by me had those Rubbermaid round tubs with the rope handles on sale for $5 each. Check out your local Big Lots if interested.
I am supposed to be cutting way back on the number of containers I have this year so can't explain why I bought 12 of them! Yikes. I am going to double them up for just 6 self-watering containers so it is not as bad as it seems or so I tell myself.
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September 12, 2006 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Some things just can't be explained! (Wishing there were a Big Lots near me!!!)
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September 12, 2006 | #3 |
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Z8b, Texas
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Thanks!
I'll be checking tomorrow....
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September 12, 2006 | #4 |
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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I saw those containers too.. and while they did grab my attention for just a short while, I ended up not buying any, as I've got these new raised beds I'm working on
What I DID buy, however was an even cooler garden gadget called the "Garden Genius." it's basically a somewhat small container with a water resevoir, an upper platform, fitted to accept a small pot, and a small batter-powered water pump complete with adjustable timer. You just put a potted plant in the fitted area, stick the watering emitter in the soil, put batteries and water in, and you're good to go ..and it was only $1 !!! I'll see if I can get a pic up.
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