This past friday after a zip in to see the new Vancouver Anthropologie, Janis of Pinecone Camp and Kate of Tiny Warbler and I hopped over to Main Street for a mini shopping/coffee trip when we ran into that amazing dollar store, Welk's. We were attracted by all the potting plants outside and then eventually inside. I happened upon this great fabric vegetable planter for seriously cheap ($12) which holds 33 gallons (120 litres) of compost - and so pretty soon after I was picking up seeds and a bean plant all the while being coached by Janis on the how-to. I really haven't planted any type of seed as an adult, so the whole thing is a bit foreign to me. But with Janis' coaxing, this weekend we planted some lettuce, carrots, radish and green beans. We're excited to see it grow, and I've been finding myself checking it each time I'm near the back. Wish us luck!
13 comments:
cute! i love those label twigs.
Such a space saver! Love this idea doe a deck or balcony.
Thanks Angie - yeah, they're bits of driftwood from a local beach.
Jill - it is great for a deck - perfect size. if it's successful i may go get another one.
What an adorable little planter!
It's so fun watching your garden grow. Good luck!
I'm so envious of those fabric planters! Do you know where I can find something like them in Toronto?
Hi Erika! I'm not sure about Toronto - here is a link to the actual planter http://www.gardenstead.com/products/Gardman-Summer-Vegtable-Planter.html - they are made in the u.s. and i got it at a dollar store - but like i said, it's an amazing dollar store. good luck!
Wow! Two things about this blog just blew my mind!
A. You guys are in Vancouver?! That's awesome! I never knew!! I'm in Vancouver too!
B. Vancouver has a new Anthropologie?! That's awesome! I never knew!! I'm in Vancouver too!
Love your blog, come see me some time over at Stitch RAbbit. xoxo
Stitch Rabbit - that's funny!
Perfect sized for my little balcony!
oohhh, exciting!! it's looking good already. i love the driftwood plant markers.
Fantastic idea - will even fit on my little balcony! I love the twig name tags too!
xo Allison
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I am always envious of others gardens! This would make it possible for nearly everyone! Can't wait to see your garden grow!
oh what a great idea! we're doing all sorts of gardening things around our yard and we have more space now so it's wonderful but if i didn't we'd totally use something like you did! very cool!
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