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June 12, 2008


Here is a clever idea from Garden and Crafts http://www.gardensandcrafts.com/tipsypots.html
I think this is very clever and looks easy to do with a re-bar and some pots..click onto their site for the easy to follow instructions .
Here are some helpful hints from a fellow blogger..check out her website!
ChickenGal said...
Just one note on the tipsy tower. I used a LARGE pot for the bottom 14" and secured the rod (I used galvenized pipe, but i have seen copper pipe,but it tends to bend)with a little concrete to the larger pot, make sure you leave enough drainage in the bottom pot. I also used a 1x4 inch piece of board the fit across the large pot to help secure the pole as it rose up from the pot. I used 8" pots to finish the tower. Word of caution. Make sure you keep it out of a windy area, it can become top heavy and crash! Hanging plant work the best!

5 comments:

  1. This is so pretty. I'm going to have Bill look into it for our house. I love this idea!

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  2. That is a great idea! I've never seen them like this before and it would be super-simple to do. Thanks!

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  3. Thank you for visiting Quill Cottage. I love this idea! I love the tipsy casual look. I checked out the link and think this would be a perfect little compact herb garden idea! Thanks for sharing it.

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  4. I have made this this!! I didn't have directions, so I improvised and came up with my own version. Check out my pics on my blog.BadAttitudeFarm.

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  5. Just one note on the tipsy tower. I used a LARGE pot for the bottom 14" and secured the rod (I used galvenized pipe, but i have seen copper pipe,but it tends to bend)with a little concrete to the larger pot, make sure you leave enough drainage in the bottom pot. I also used a 1x4 inch piece of board the fit across the large pot to help secure the pole as it rose up from the pot. I used 8" pots to finish the tower. Word of caution. Make sure you keep it out of a windy area, it can become top heavy and crash! Hanging plant work the best!

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