I said my peace here......

[GHurt]

Originally Posted by rnewste

Thanks GHurt. I just went to the link and it worked fine for me. Talon, perhaps you have some sort of spam blocker enabled that wouldn't let you in.

That is a good idea to place the unused piece back in the EarthTainer to add thickness to the side walls. Do you have a photo or two you could post? I think I should add this to the Guide where you are not using tomato cages (Peppers, cukes, etc.)

Raybo

Raybo the pictures of how I place the unused part of the tote..
Step One

Step Two

Step Three (place bottom and cages inside)

Step Four (I use something to hold the tote half out of the way piece of metal,PVC pipe orbungy cords work well also. After placing the weed screen on the bottom and sides I then lower it back down.)

[rnewste]

GHurt,

Very nice job!!

One option you may want to consider. On the unused tote top, cut off the top 1 inch all around including the handles. Then, the "sleeve" will fit all the way down to the aeration bench inside.

A further option is to take this sleeve and put around the outside, as kind of a girdle. This will provide better UV protection as well as keep the plant roots cooler in the hot Sun.

Raybo

[delson]

Originally Posted by rnewste

GHurt,

Very nice job!!

One option you may want to consider. On the unused tote top, cut off the top 1 inch all around including the handles. Then, the "sleeve" will fit all the way down to the aeration bench inside.

A further option is to take this sleeve and put around the outside, as kind of a girdle. This will provide better UV protection as well as keep the plant roots cooler in the hot Sun.

Raybo

like i did over here.

[rnewste]

delson,

Really nice job!!

(My Mother would have made me peel off the Rugged Tote labels, though.)

I couldn't see the tops - - did you cut off the top inch with handles, or, did you leave them intact?

Raybo

[delson]

i left them in tact, was thinking about cutting off the handles but now thinking it would give me more leverage moving or lifting.

[rnewste]

delson,

Yes, I agree. The extra construction around the handles and lip should add to its structural integrity (let alone risking cutting a finger off trying to cut the top 1 inch off.).

Raybo

[delson]

also catching it into the toggle bolts should help it from bulging.

[rnewste]

delson,

The "new" Rugged Totes appear to have better crack resistance and are more opaque than the former Rubbermaids - - but they seem to "bow" more than the Rubbermaids. The outer "sleeve" with the toggle bolts should help minimize the bowing effect.

BTW, where in the City are you located?

Raybo

[delson]

brooklyn, here you can see the porch where my tainers will be located.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie...31.35,,1,-9.11

[rnewste]

Wow, Tomatoes growing in the middle of Brooklyn!! Good stuff! I'll bet your neighbors will be green with envy.

Were you able to source the Bark Fines and Perlite for the 3:2:1 Combo Mix?

Raybo

[delson]

actually i think yes, i went back to lowes and got this, although it says nuggets, from an open bag the size looked right, will post a photo when i open the bag.

[delson]

these at the hd didn't sound right, size and shape of the pine and not sure about ceder blend, they were both very wet on one side.

[rnewste]

delson,

I haven't seen the bark size of either, but I think the Cedar Mulch will probably be a better option. This is about the bark size you want:



Raybo

[geeboss]

Home Depot in No VA has Soil Conditioner

[rnewste]

geeboss,

Were you able to look at a handful to see particle size?

Raybo