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    LOOK...I made these

    Last night I read through the instructions for the PAPER POTS that WiZer posted but was too tired to have a go. This morning fresh and bright I decided to have a try. I found two sheets of a newspaper and that was it. . Ok decided to wait for Fridays freepaper. Hours later I went into the garage and *Ding Dong* brain wave. I spotted 10 rolls of wallpaper (light brown with a little leaf pattern) EXCELLENT...I am going to be making several to use for the plant sale in may. Take a little look...Feeling quite pleased with my efforts. THANKS WiZer for the Brilliant step-by-step photos
    "A good gardener always plants 3 seeds - one for the bugs, one for the weather and one for himself.” - Leo Aikman
    Lauren
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    Oops..Attached pic this time I think
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    "A good gardener always plants 3 seeds - one for the bugs, one for the weather and one for himself.” - Leo Aikman
    Lauren

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    • #3
      Well done you - I just can't get my head round the instructions for some reason!
      Happy Gardening,
      Shirley

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      • #4
        WiZer's paper pots are brilliant...I'm now growing everything in them. They hold up really well to watering too. I stand them all up in plant trays or in old mushroom trays. I've found one page of a tabloid to be the optimum size for most things (but not the Sun, that's rag not paper
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        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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        • #5
          Hi
          Checking on the greenhouse yesterday, I found that paper and fibre pots are a haven for slugs, they retreat there during the day, so keep a close eye on the pots, mine were in icecream cartons so hadn't checked them individually for a day or two, they will now get a regular inspection all the way round and on the bottom!
          best wishes
          Sue

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          • #6
            How DO slugs and snails get in the green house? I can never understand this. I keep the door closed at night and I have never seen one clambering over the metal base in the day and my greenhouse is on a concrete base which extends far further than the perimeter
            Last edited by serenity; 12-04-2007, 07:24 AM.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by serenity View Post
              How DO slugs and snails get in the green house? I can never understand this. I keep the door closed at night and I have never seen one clambering over the metal base at night and my greenhouse is on a concrete base which extends far further than the perimeter
              It's probably something they are taught in slug and snail school.
              Bright Blessings
              Earthbabe
              If at first you don't succeed, open a bottle of wine.

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              • #8
                Like that they don't need to bother eating weeds - only edible (for us) crops!

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                • #9
                  Ha ha Earthbabe. .

                  I have duct tape all the way round the bottom where greenhouse meets the base. For added security, gravel on three sides.
                  I am considering posting a Menu Board out side stating..."Fresh Snails, Dish Of The Day".. that might make them migrate elsewhere
                  "A good gardener always plants 3 seeds - one for the bugs, one for the weather and one for himself.” - Leo Aikman
                  Lauren

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
                    WiZer's paper pots are brilliant...I'm now growing everything in them. They hold up really well to watering too. I stand them all up in plant trays or in old mushroom trays. I've found one page of a tabloid to be the optimum size for most things (but not the Sun, that's rag not paper
                    I think the sun could make excellent pots for germinating melons.
                    The law will hang the man or woman
                    Who steals the goose from off the common
                    But lets the greater thief go loose
                    Who steals the common from the goose
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                    • #11
                      Well done lauren! Im a big fan of the newspaper pots, I bought one of those little thingys that you just roll your paper around and then screw up the bottom. It only cost £9.99 but since last year it has been worth every penny!
                      Bernie aka Dexterdog
                      Bernie aka DDL

                      Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things

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                      • #12
                        OOooooo I forgot about the newspaper pots.... I made them for the first time last year from Wizer's instructions and must confess I taped the bottom as they kept unfolding, but they were fab, and free too as the papers would have only gone for the recycling men
                        Shortie

                        "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children; one of these is roots, the other wings" - Hodding Carter

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                        • #13
                          Any reason for that part of the periodic table as your avatar? Johnty.
                          The river Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years.
                          Brian Clough

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                          • #14
                            The Sun is the best for newspaper pots it is well impregnated with manure!

                            That does not mean you should buy it though.
                            Last edited by bubblewrap; 14-04-2007, 07:22 PM.
                            The river Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years.
                            Brian Clough

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                            • #15
                              Lol Bubblewrap!

                              Yes, full of manure about sums it up in my opinion too

                              I don't think my local freebie newspaper would be impressed if they hear thet though, as that's what makes up my pots! Hee hee
                              Last edited by Shortie; 14-04-2007, 02:26 PM.
                              Shortie

                              "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children; one of these is roots, the other wings" - Hodding Carter

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