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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2007 13:02:43 GMT
Hi all,
am looking for inspiration from one of you experienced gardeners <grovelsmiley>.
I have a very large cast iron wok, about 2.5 foot diameter, 6" deep, wooden handles either side. We have no use for it in the kitchen where it's just taking up storage space.
I was thinking of using it in the garden either as a planter or as a mini-pond, but (1) it has no drainage holes so would presumably be unsuable as a planter, and (2) is probably too shall to grow even a miniature water lily.
Can anyone think of anything I can do with this? It would look very pretty, and I don't fancy chucking it ... all ideas gratefully welcomed ... cheers ...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2007 13:19:07 GMT
Drill some holes in the bottom and then you can use it as a planter.
Or set shallowly in the ground and make it a bird bath ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 4, 2007 13:40:10 GMT
Sounds like a good bird bath or drinker. I have a shallow stone trough that the birds drink from and the Black Bird has a regular bath in it too. Could you pop it somewhere in the garden and maybe arrange some rocks/pebbles around it to make it look more of a feature. As it's 6" deep I would put a rock inside it for the the birds to perch on  I've got an old Wok in the shed somewhere ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2007 13:53:58 GMT
Thanks TC and Chuckles (incidentally, I've dried drilling holes - just broke the bits!). I like the birdbath idea, especially since we have lots of old rocks and bricks ... cheers ... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2007 15:28:56 GMT
What about a little bog garden? Or keep the soil moist in it and have a collection of carniverous plants like pitchers and sundews. I think they like sun but you could transport it to the best spot for them. That would make an interesting collection. And they would be easy to take in during the winter if need be. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2007 14:16:46 GMT
Oh dear, Mrs. B., now I like this idea too ... must go off and google bog garden plants ... thanks all ...
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Post by Plocket on Mar 5, 2007 17:28:03 GMT
I'd go with the birdbath idea. Put some pebbles in so it's not too deep for the birds, and you can always grow a bit of juncus effusus spiralis or houttuynia chameleon to make it more attractive (you'll have to keep an eye on the houttuynia so it doesn't take over) - or even allow a bit of duckweed. The birds will still bathe with plants in as long as it's shallow enough.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2007 13:24:04 GMT
Plocket, thanks ... we'll probably go with something like this, and include the duckweed - who knows, we may even get a frog or two ! ... cheers ... |
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Post by Plocket on Mar 7, 2007 13:42:19 GMT
Oooh fingers crossed!
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 8, 2007 18:38:06 GMT
Just a thought...with it being metal I wouldn't put it anywhere where it gets full sun or the birds will get frazzled!...may be talking rubbish...not like me at all..... ;D
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2007 13:14:33 GMT
Hi CPB - just saw this; it's in semi-shade and surrounded by plants ... I've checked when the sun is on it, and it doesn't warm up much - thanks, I would never have had the common sense to think of that! ... cheers ...
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