A fun and easy planting project this last week. Simply a vintage rusty 70's enamel colander has become a unique planter. I am having a love affair with apple green this summer----watch for more projects with this color.
since the colander by nature is not designed to hold water.....
I moistened and added a thick layer of spaghnum moss to the bottom and part way up the sides.
A good quality potting soil and low growing fragrant Alyssum
Don't forget to add a saucer underneath the colander!
A good quality potting soil and low growing fragrant Alyssum
Once this fills out, I will be back to post the
Viola of this easy re-purpose project.
Viola of this easy re-purpose project.
Linking up this week with
Tuesday Garden Party @ An Oregon Cottage
Outdoor
Wednesday @ A Southern
Daydreamer
Garden Party @ Fishtail Cottage
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Also pop over to my biz blog to see my latest project for the cottage garden I am selling on my website
10 comments:
A nice and creative post...
I have Alyssum in mine, too! ♥
Great colander idea, drainage holes are already there. This would give me something fun to look for at the next rummage sale!
~Michelle
Now I'll be watching my enamel colander for signs of rust just so that I can do this!
Hi Debbi! Great idea. You can also line that colender with Glad Press and Sealfor no leaks on furniture.
Very interesting - I love seeing antiques like that put to good use. Very pretty!
How creative! And with the holes in the colander, you don't need to make any drainage holes for water overflow!
So clever - I have one that looks just like yours and it's starting to rust - but it came from Ikea. :)
Love your colander idea. Would love for you to share at Simple & Sweet Fridays. New Follower.
Take Care,
Jody
I've often admired this idea and am still looking for a decent colander in the thrift shop! Great colour on your colander ... blends right into the garden theme. Wendy
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