Once the backyard birdies flew the coop, we needed a new project.
I have had the idea to make a container water garden for a while now, but a few things needed to come together. 1) I needed a container that would work 2) I didn't want to spend a ton of money on it 3) I needed to find a place to buy water plants
On an unrelated trip to Joann Fabrics I discovered a jackpot of giant pots that were marked down to 60% off. Combined with a 10% off coupon I struck up quite a deal. I bought a $130 dollar pot for $45. I had one small problem. It had a drainage hole in it. So I also bought a small pack of crafting corks, and headed over to Lowe's for some Silicone sealant.
When I got home (and John helped me unload the 50lb pot), I corked it and sealed it and filled it with 23 gallons of water!
I let the water settle for a few days before I went shopping for plants.
Plant buying adventure:
On Saturday morning the Things to do Family set out on a mission. They were in search of water plants! Without much thought they decided to go to their local home and garden center. No dice. Due to a shipment problem they were fresh out of water plants. A diaper change in the trunk later, they headed to another local home and garden center. This one was much further away, and, again, had no trace of water plants. Luckily, the Family has a secret weapon: a toddler. People love to give toddlers lollipops, and, as it seems, shopping advice. John struck up a conversation with a few other shoppers while Pres enjoyed a blue lollipop, and learned that THE place to go for water plants is... TILLEY'S. Who knew? Lickety split the Family was back on the road headed straight for Tilleys. JACKPOT! There were water plants as far as the eye could see! One Rush, One Lily Pad, and a few bundles of oxygenating weeds took them back another $50. They ate lunch and returned home for a late afternoon nap.
As a finishing touch they bought 4 tiny fish for a total of $.65.
And the final result is tranquil, fun, container water garden (also known as Preston personal splashing place).
I have had the idea to make a container water garden for a while now, but a few things needed to come together. 1) I needed a container that would work 2) I didn't want to spend a ton of money on it 3) I needed to find a place to buy water plants
On an unrelated trip to Joann Fabrics I discovered a jackpot of giant pots that were marked down to 60% off. Combined with a 10% off coupon I struck up quite a deal. I bought a $130 dollar pot for $45. I had one small problem. It had a drainage hole in it. So I also bought a small pack of crafting corks, and headed over to Lowe's for some Silicone sealant.
When I got home (and John helped me unload the 50lb pot), I corked it and sealed it and filled it with 23 gallons of water!
I let the water settle for a few days before I went shopping for plants.
Plant buying adventure:
On Saturday morning the Things to do Family set out on a mission. They were in search of water plants! Without much thought they decided to go to their local home and garden center. No dice. Due to a shipment problem they were fresh out of water plants. A diaper change in the trunk later, they headed to another local home and garden center. This one was much further away, and, again, had no trace of water plants. Luckily, the Family has a secret weapon: a toddler. People love to give toddlers lollipops, and, as it seems, shopping advice. John struck up a conversation with a few other shoppers while Pres enjoyed a blue lollipop, and learned that THE place to go for water plants is... TILLEY'S. Who knew? Lickety split the Family was back on the road headed straight for Tilleys. JACKPOT! There were water plants as far as the eye could see! One Rush, One Lily Pad, and a few bundles of oxygenating weeds took them back another $50. They ate lunch and returned home for a late afternoon nap.
As a finishing touch they bought 4 tiny fish for a total of $.65.
And the final result is tranquil, fun, container water garden (also known as Preston personal splashing place).