Gutter garden

Broomstick

Apologies if this has already been posted but I've only just come across this idea and thought it was worth sharing:


http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/072508/nei_309624417.shtml

Bx

stilernin

This is a great idea for anyone short of space.

Here's another another idea I spotted if you are not up to the diy of guttering,

http://www.ladderallotments.com/

ceridwen

Broomstick wrote: »

Apologies if this has already been posted but I've only just come across this idea and thought it was worth sharing:


http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/072508/nei_309624417.shtml

Bx

Already noted thanks as a good idea - and article put up about it on my blog:D

cootambear

I do this already. The only downside is they need frequent watering as they dry out quickly. Also they can get waterlogged easily too after heavy rain so you have to drill holes in the bottom. A thin layer of gravel underneath the earth helps drainage too.