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Post by Jilly on Jun 3, 2011 13:28:02 GMT
Thanks ladies, I think it may be that we never throw things away, so there's always some sort of junk to hand when it's needed. Chuckles I love the idea with the snails, OH just glanced over & asked if they were empty shells you'd found, or if it was a particularly harsh punishment for interfering with your Pumpkins  Jillyx |
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 4, 2011 18:39:49 GMT
Within reason I never throw anything away Jilly. OH plays hell sometimes, like the other day he said "do those old wooden gdn chairs need to go to the tip"  I said " Oooooh no they might come in useful for something" ;D Mmmmm the snail shells well ;D I found empty shells in the garden after they had been feasting on slug pellets and I've always thought they are quite pretty despite the critters that live in them. You do have to leave them until the inside has totally shrivelled and gone or it can be rather unpleasant  They have become a part of the garden now ;D |
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Post by Barbara on Jun 4, 2011 18:50:27 GMT
I do that as well Chuckles.
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 4, 2011 18:52:28 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Jun 4, 2011 22:22:40 GMT
Uggghhh! I couldn't do that  I throw everything away ( or, rather, send it to the recycling) I can't bear clutter - and you can never find the right thing when you need it anyway  ;D |
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Post by Jilly on Jun 5, 2011 9:59:59 GMT
"do those old wooden gdn chairs need to go to the tip" I said " Oooooh no they might come in useful for something" ;D ;D At this very moment Chuckles I've got an old wooden garden table with wobbly legs that I found behind the shed holding up the collapsing foliage of my potatoes i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif Jillyx |
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 7, 2011 14:44:45 GMT
We could maybe mackle up a nice set between us Jilly ;D I'm determined to find a use for my chairs, even if I make one good one from four not so good  I love recycling ;D |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 17, 2011 11:11:04 GMT
Not to sure if I would be happy using snail shells although I have to say that they look nice. We actually don't get many here - just the ruddy slugs!!
However I shall have to think of something as my OH had a close experience of the rotten kind a couple of days ago. He was weeding and didn't see one of the canes in a pot (not got full sight in one eye) and it went into his eye. Thanks heavens he wears glasses and the cane slid over the lens and then went into his eyelid. It looks a right mess - all the colours of the rainbow and still a little bloody and swollen.
Any other ideas apart from snail shells??
RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 17, 2011 13:22:39 GMT
Goodness me, that was nasty but could have been much worse Rf. How about the tiny plastic bottles that Yakult comes in. They should fit over and stay on well.
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Post by Missredhead on Jun 17, 2011 13:41:12 GMT
Ouch......corks?
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 13, 2011 10:52:08 GMT
I was reading yesterday about Tigs covers on her mini-growhouse and WIG, it reminded me I saved a couple of clear plastic shower curtains. They are a really strong flexible plastic and I thought I might be able to recycle them and make a cover of sorts for my old alliminium tomato house. We'll see ;D
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Post by Amber on Dec 13, 2011 11:19:09 GMT
Ouch indeed RF.....that could have been really nasty  ...Cane toppers can work our very expensive to buy, I've tried cutting bright blue plastic pipe in short pieces, drilled holes through and tied them on with garden twine....or even a blob of bluetack? |
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Post by isabella on Dec 13, 2011 11:30:13 GMT
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Post by Jilly on Jan 8, 2012 10:15:29 GMT
Think quite a few of us have had growhouse disasters after the last few weeks of high winds. Our's never recovered from being blown up the garden so had to be replaced. Luckily you get quite a lot of useful bits from an old growhouse. Just used the top part as a frame for the netting keeping the cats of the garlic.  Jillyx |
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Post by Barbara on Jan 8, 2012 10:19:03 GMT
That's very clever Jilly |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 8, 2012 11:16:56 GMT
Really well done Jilly and your garlic is looking good.  |
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Post by Jilly on Mar 29, 2012 10:58:41 GMT
We've been at it again i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif After replacing various bits of fencing & building new trellis OH was left with a nearly whole fence post complete with the metal spike that goes into the ground. Apparently we couldn't save the post until next winter when we plan to do more work on the fence as it would warp. I've always had a problem getting enough colour in the East facing border, due to the Ivy overhang making the soil dry.So we've put the fence post in & put a bracket on it to hold a hanging basket.   Jillyx |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 29, 2012 11:02:17 GMT
Now that is a great idea...a neighbour has given me 3 hanging baskets - she wanted some "nicer looking ones - expensive too) and as so many things have died this winter I bet I can find a place for a stake and one of the hanging baskets....
Off to work on my OH....
RF
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Post by Missredhead on Mar 29, 2012 19:08:12 GMT
oooh...I am replacing some fencing this year and the posts too......wonder if I can find somewhere for them  |
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 29, 2012 19:12:39 GMT
Great idea Jilly!
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Post by bobbiek on Mar 30, 2012 3:15:15 GMT
I will have to take a picture later, but when we moved, we brought along a shelf that came in wire squares and was attached by little plastic connectors. It makes cubes, and is totally a mess. Every time you move it, it falls apart!
The tomato cages cost quite a bit for the larger ones, and after walking by all of those shelf squares in the garage, I realized that while they make a very poor shelf, they could make a nice tomato cage!
I also noticed an old suitcase that made the trip. It's actually so big they won't take it on an airplane, and the zipper is broken. It is a wire cage with a fabric covering and a nice plastic lining. I'm thinking if I take the top off, and poke some holes in the bottom for drainage, it could make a nice raised bed. I could actually cut out parts of the bottom to be safe.
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Post by Barbara on Mar 30, 2012 6:59:50 GMT
That sounds like a plan Bobbiek with the case, and well done with the tomato cage, we don't have those, what are you protecting the toms from.? I went to the recycling center with some cans and bottles, and some silly person had thrown away 4 of the most wonderful trays, like bread ones only smaller, and prettier, you will get to see them when they are storing things at the lotty. |
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Post by Dutchy on Mar 30, 2012 8:05:36 GMT
;D Looks like recycling things for the garden is once again in full swing.
I got two lovely looking sides of a wood crate for tiles. They look like little fences and now sit at the lottie where they will look good as supports for the pretty plants. Not sure what plants yet.
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Post by bobbiek on Mar 30, 2012 10:41:13 GMT
That sounds like a plan Bobbiek with the case, and well done with the tomato cage, we don't have those, what are you protecting the toms from.? I went to the recycling center with some cans and bottles, and some silly person had thrown away 4 of the most wonderful trays, like bread ones only smaller, and prettier, you will get to see them when they are storing things at the lotty. The tomato cages go around the tomatoes and ate used instead if stakes to help support them. They keep the tomatoes off of the ground, and give extra support in case of wind. Will post photos when I build mine of both ways. What got me thinking was our local newspaper is offering free pallets, flat wooden things you stack things on. Someone at the garden center mentioned that since they have open rows of slats, you could use them for planting rows of small vegetables, so I told her where she could find some free ones. I guess you already know I am a recycler with all that cardboard from packing boxes in my yard! |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 30, 2012 16:14:46 GMT
Great idea Jilly, it's smashing when you can put something to such good use. Now you've started the thread off again too. Bobbiek the suitcase sounds like a great idea. |
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Post by Barbara on Jul 22, 2012 13:08:31 GMT
We have raided 2 skips this morning and got two pallets, I've just printed off how to build a compost bin, so when the peas are finished, coz that's where the bins are going, we will be building a bin. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 22, 2012 14:41:01 GMT
It'll be great to have your own bin Barbara. |
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Post by Jilly on Jul 25, 2012 9:55:41 GMT
Not really a recycling tip as not many people would have access to a reel of adhesive copper tape (we had it for a job years ago & then never used it again, according to OH it costs an arm & a leg) OH has made some copper rings for the bottom of some of the plants & it seems to work very well, so when I planted up the Clems in their new pot, OH made an edging for the pot.  Jillyx |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 25, 2012 14:15:01 GMT
It's very decorative too Jilly. Well done OH.
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Post by Auricula on Jul 26, 2012 9:08:30 GMT
Looks good Jilly, I did it once and it was very effective |
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I said " Oooooh no they might come in useful for something" ;D 
;D
...Cane toppers can work our very expensive to buy, I've tried cutting bright blue plastic pipe in short pieces, drilled holes through and tied them on with garden twine....or even a blob of bluetack?
