tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post8813510188142639743..comments2024-03-23T04:40:23.126-07:00Comments on India Garden: My Whacky and Whimsical ContainersGreen thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02985557905470748245noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-14690904934962410622011-04-12T02:30:13.200-07:002011-04-12T02:30:13.200-07:00Very creative! Like the lovely pots!!!! They add t...Very creative! Like the lovely pots!!!! They add to the whole look of the garden as well I have only plastic pots in my balcony! Will try out some whacky things like these too!Aakanksha Singhhttp://www.bookrviewsgalore.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-55254202235717576482010-06-17T09:02:11.569-07:002010-06-17T09:02:11.569-07:00I am in love with your blog! I wish I could walk t...I am in love with your blog! I wish I could walk through your garden...! I am also quite thrilled to have located someone from India who is as experienced and knowledgeable as you appear to be, and I was hoping that you could help me with something. I am trying to plant indoor plants in containers without drainage holes. From what I understand if I fill the bottom of my container with pebbles or broken pieces of clay, it will help soak the extra moisture. Have you tried something like this...? I will appreciate any advice you may have for me!<br /><br />Thanks a lot!Rabia Fathimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17650786158754350521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-54585211575614501482010-02-04T21:01:16.937-08:002010-02-04T21:01:16.937-08:00your garden is so lovely and I love how creative y...your garden is so lovely and I love how creative you are with things to use as planters. the house we live in now had something planted in an old kettle. you are an inspiration! :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303476805748959601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-75896716027559875792009-12-08T11:01:15.548-08:002009-12-08T11:01:15.548-08:00Bingo! u r so like me.. anythng that has a base an...Bingo! u r so like me.. anythng that has a base and a slight edge becomes a planter for me.. every container is a future seed pan or planter.. gosh we r addicts!! heheYasmeenhttp://www.budscape.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-59152215688363312012009-11-20T04:26:40.113-08:002009-11-20T04:26:40.113-08:00I like your Shell container and the loofa containe...I like your Shell container and the loofa container. I wonder how you made holes in the teacups for the water to drain.<br />Thanks for sharing..<br /><a href="http://www.workfromhomeindia.biz" rel="nofollow">Work From Home India </a>Nagesh.MVShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16412862342375198104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-68346369357626524502009-11-15T19:55:44.759-08:002009-11-15T19:55:44.759-08:00hi, i've tried neem oil, but guess what, even ...hi, i've tried neem oil, but guess what, even the weakest solution, 1 capful oil to a litre of water, leaves the stem and leaf burnt... i checked online and they said to spray loads of water to get rid of the wax that helps the aphids hang on to the plants.... am afraid that isnt working... they're now steadily spreading... sigh!!arundatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957259238368883342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-5580632709524021822009-11-10T04:30:17.829-08:002009-11-10T04:30:17.829-08:00Good for you to use your creative talents to '...Good for you to use your creative talents to 'repurpose' those items. I think they give your garden a truly personal touch.Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-46484616599288932442009-11-09T02:47:22.566-08:002009-11-09T02:47:22.566-08:00Fantastic wacky containers - love them! In the 2nd...Fantastic wacky containers - love them! In the 2nd photo from the bottom, are those seashells in the pots (pink and black)? The loofah looks great! Fabulous - lots of character!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13755278209399870145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-60473842625358499672009-11-08T07:57:09.714-08:002009-11-08T07:57:09.714-08:00Very cool! Love this post! Wobderful!You've go...Very cool! Love this post! Wobderful!You've got great spirit and creativity in the garden!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-27416693618690152502009-11-07T06:21:19.442-08:002009-11-07T06:21:19.442-08:00Now that was unsympathetic of hubby! I'm sure ...Now that was unsympathetic of hubby! I'm sure he could've at least held up a pot or two. God didn't make them physically stronger for nothing, right? ;D<br />Loved your loof planter. That shell planter actually does look like something out of a garden magazine! Waiting to see what you'll try next.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-3202314700134126352009-11-05T18:49:29.476-08:002009-11-05T18:49:29.476-08:00Portulaca use to be called 11'o clock plant be...Portulaca use to be called 11'o clock plant because it's open by 11 in the morning.:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-83122572828537838172009-11-04T04:06:21.878-08:002009-11-04T04:06:21.878-08:00Lovely planers, Loofah planter is my fav.
Gardeni...Lovely planers, Loofah planter is my fav.<br /><br />Gardening brings us so close to mother nature, and we should try to reuse/recycle whatever we can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-81030347836088758292009-11-04T03:33:42.047-08:002009-11-04T03:33:42.047-08:00islandgal- Thanks dear Helen, Coconut shell must l...islandgal- Thanks dear Helen, Coconut shell must look cute as a planter. I am going to borrow your idea and have something planted in a coconut shell. <br /><br />Nicole- There is a lot we can learn from traditional practices; most of them were so environment friendly. Earthen pots can not be bettered for growing plants. Sometimes I wish plants could speak for themselves.<br /><br />Hocking Hills Gardener- You have a cute son. Wish my hubby could learn a thing or two from him; he won’t lose the chance to make a pun at my containers.<br /><br />lotus leaf- thank you. Well, glad you asked. I haven’t made any holes in the cup, instead I spread a thick layer of gravel at the bottom of the cup, and caladium, thankfully, is water loving.<br /><br />Claude – These small idiosyncratic experiments do make life interesting, and add to it the comments by blogger friends like you…it feels wonderful.<br /><br />Julie- LOL! Quite right Julie, if I borrow Carol’s comment, I guess after several years of marriage these guys act so bored that they will look more interesting as a container. <br /><br />Sujata- That was the first use I thought that sea shell could be put to; it just compliments the Haworthia so well; like starfish in a sea shell…<br /><br />Kanak- It is like all these objects have reincarnated as containers, much in line with Hindu philosophy of rebirth!<br /><br />WizzyTheStick- Thanks for the lovely words.<br /><br />Matron- I did all this as a quirk, but the appreciation is making me pink<br /><br />Sweet bay- It was my favorite too – when it was a lamp, but now it is a cute container, reminding my little one of her naughty little misact.<br /><br />Random Thoughts- Welcome to India garden, Arundati . Thanks for the appreciation. As for your query , I think Neem oil is the best solution to deter all these pesky bugs. It will drive away the caterpillars too bcoz of its bitter taste!<br /><br />Carol- Ha ha ha… you made me roll with laughter and my hubby is still fuming after reading your comment.Green thumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985557905470748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-49929281513081546772009-11-03T01:28:48.932-08:002009-11-03T01:28:48.932-08:00What a clever way to recycle! You have so many to ...What a clever way to recycle! You have so many to water! I feel that way about plastics too. Thanks for the laugh ... any husband would make a unique container. CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-45473756002016470652009-11-01T23:56:33.807-08:002009-11-01T23:56:33.807-08:00loved this post... i too regularly use broken cera...loved this post... i too regularly use broken ceramics cups and bowls.... on another note, i need your help in finding a remedy for the aphid attack on my portulaca. also i noticed tiny catterpillars devouring my caladium in full gusto... please help!!<br /><br />arundati.rao@gmail.comarundatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957259238368883342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-31200366854453168292009-11-01T19:31:57.706-08:002009-11-01T19:31:57.706-08:00My favorite is the lamp. I'm sure it was a lov...My favorite is the lamp. I'm sure it was a lovely lamp and now it's a lovely pot as well! Excellent idea for reuse.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-24791591865890553262009-11-01T14:30:15.940-08:002009-11-01T14:30:15.940-08:00How wonderfully creative! I love them!How wonderfully creative! I love them!Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705506930308472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-68510310321977490292009-11-01T12:43:19.162-08:002009-11-01T12:43:19.162-08:00I love your container ideas, creative and environm...I love your container ideas, creative and environmentally friendly to reuse old objects.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03376726661081769681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-40957871791506731332009-11-01T06:55:43.869-08:002009-11-01T06:55:43.869-08:00I can understand your attachment towards loved obj...I can understand your attachment towards loved objects. Interesting containers. The seashell is a wonderful idea but the loofah, wow...amazing!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-76997979552577063022009-10-31T20:05:47.888-07:002009-10-31T20:05:47.888-07:00Love the Haworthia in the sea shell GT. And who co...Love the Haworthia in the sea shell GT. And who could have thought of this innovative use of a loofah !Sujatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02183091192544993357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-33692145386762965912009-10-31T20:03:14.017-07:002009-10-31T20:03:14.017-07:00I think it adds a lot of fun and color and LOVE to...I think it adds a lot of fun and color and LOVE to the garden! I notice you used things that you really enjoyed/loved in their earlier lives, so that could definately be the same criteria for your husband, if you plant something in him at a later date!!! Ha ha ha! (Just kidding)!!! ;0<br />xoxo- JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-8606317539451542012009-10-31T19:00:03.848-07:002009-10-31T19:00:03.848-07:00I think I will, over the next few days, take a few...I think I will, over the next few days, take a few pics of containers here... I love unusual containers, and it makes life interesting when you start looking at things in a different way... <br /><br /><br />The loofah is amazing, BTWClaudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568424354642247198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-13088913396637375882009-10-31T18:10:26.183-07:002009-10-31T18:10:26.183-07:00I like your Shell container and the loofa containe...I like your Shell container and the loofa container. I wonder how you made holes in the teacups for the water to drain.lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-4479664897690911772009-10-31T14:10:48.953-07:002009-10-31T14:10:48.953-07:00Love Them! I will put flowers in anything. My son ...Love Them! I will put flowers in anything. My son never throws anything away without asking me if I want to put flowers in it :-)<br />Your header picture is beautiful.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275369479742345722.post-26758196406464687912009-10-31T14:09:36.079-07:002009-10-31T14:09:36.079-07:00Very good recycling. Here in the Caribbean the tra...Very good recycling. Here in the Caribbean the traditional water pots have been used for years in gardens, as well as the "coppers' from the old days of the sugar can industry. I like the shell idea-I could try that one as we have conch shells here.Tirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05253130857755408695noreply@blogger.com