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Ruth_10 · February 21, 2008

Thanks folks for a most interesting thread! Even though I have more or less unlimited space to grow, using containers adds another dimension to the growing experience. I used a kitty litter bucket HEB last year and this year have my first Sterlite brand container HEB to try out.

I will be using my containers for early spring planting of a couple of things. They will go on the front porch, which gets sun in the spring but provides some protection as well.

By the way, the link below discusses potting soils in general, but the first sections discuss water levels in potting soils and might have some relevance to the discussion here. (Also interesting is the author's recommendation to NOT put gravel or other "drainage" type materials in the bottom of pots.)

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CN004

rnewste · February 21, 2008

Ruth,

I was so happy about the construction and the Automated Watering System on the first 12 I built, that I have another 13 under construction!!

Ray

February 21, 2008	#31
Ruth_10 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MO z6a near St. Louis Posts: 1,349	Thanks folks for a most interesting thread! Even though I have more or less unlimited space to grow, using containers adds another dimension to the growing experience. I used a kitty litter bucket HEB last year and this year have my first Sterlite brand container HEB to try out. I will be using my containers for early spring planting of a couple of things. They will go on the front porch, which gets sun in the spring but provides some protection as well. By the way, the link below discusses potting soils in general, but the first sections discuss water levels in potting soils and might have some relevance to the discussion here. (Also interesting is the author's recommendation to NOT put gravel or other "drainage" type materials in the bottom of pots.) http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CN004 __________________ --Ruth Some say the glass half-full. Others say the glass is half-empty. To an engineer, it’s twice as big as it needs to be. Last edited by Ruth_10; February 21, 2008 at 01:55 PM. Reason: added link

February 21, 2008	#32
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Ruth, I was so happy about the construction and the Automated Watering System on the first 12 I built, that I have another 13 under construction!! Ray