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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2006 13:19:07 GMT
Hi there, used a cocunut in cooking over the weekend and was left with the hardened shell. I'm one for re-using anything so it was either adding it to the fire or...  Its not level but I think it makes it look more natural. The plant is a polka dot plant I picked up an hour ago for 99p. What do you think? |
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Post by sweetleaf on Dec 4, 2006 13:20:22 GMT
You forgot to add the pic Paul  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2006 13:21:54 GMT
Yep, was having problems there, got it in now.  |
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 4, 2006 13:21:55 GMT
Hi Paul, is there supposed to be a pic in the middle of your posting, if there is there isn't if you get my drift  UPDATEThats better......looks good but if youv'e planted straight into the shell I would watch out for it becoming damp etc. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Dec 4, 2006 13:23:18 GMT
Like it ! ;D
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Post by Plocket on Dec 4, 2006 13:27:03 GMT
Very cunning!!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2006 13:29:07 GMT
Yeah, planted straight in. Bit of an experiment. Will be keeping my eyes on it. The drainage hole is the point where the roots would come from and it "should" be watertight as it keeps coconut juice in the nut OK. Famous last words ;D. The plant looks a bit straggly as its just been bought, a few days or so and it will have righted itself. It was a cheap buy to see how this would turn out. Might pop in a Coleus when this onegets too big. Been inspired by the Cook Islands (even bought hibiscus seeds) so this is to keep the missus happy |
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Post by sleepysunday on Dec 4, 2006 13:29:17 GMT
I like it |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2006 17:52:59 GMT
A good bit of recycling there Paul  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2006 8:14:36 GMT
very nifty! Sara |
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Post by Dutchy on Dec 6, 2006 21:26:16 GMT
Nice one. The reason the coconutmilk stays in is because the flesh keeps it in. Not the shell so how is it keeping up?
You can always put it on a saucer.
Dutchy
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2006 11:53:53 GMT
It seems to be fine so far, no sign of dampness coming through the shell at all. Perhaps it will over time though, by then I'll have cracked open another coconut, hopefully. Wondering if it would be possible to "Damp Seal" the interior except for the drainage hole.
When i was in the Cook Islands it took me three hours to de-husk, crack open and get the flesh out of a recently dropped coconut. Went to an island night where they were showing you how to do things the traditional way. Took the young chap literally 2 minutes to do the whole thing AND make coconut cream. Astounding!! Put me well to shame.
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Post by sleepysunday on Dec 8, 2006 11:55:47 GMT
Morning Paul |
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Post by dirtyboots on Dec 9, 2006 20:56:18 GMT
Think that's a great idea Paul ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2006 8:48:09 GMT
very pretty
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