Bottle Garden

Whistling_Gypsy

Hi - I've done loads of searches but can't find a decently priced large round glass bottle to start a bottle garden (terranium?) There are a couple on e-bay, but they seem to be pick-up only (understandable!) and hundreds of miles away.
I know the money-saving way would be to us a big old plastic jobbie - but my heart is set on a glass one.
Any ideas where I can get one??

Thanks,
WG

Skint_Catt

Have you asked on your local Freecycle?

Whistling_Gypsy

Good idea, Skint_Catt! :beer:

I let my membership lapse cos the local freecycle was mostly 'wanted - mobile phones, PC's, PS3's, TV's etc' type ad. :rolleyes:

I'll be a bit more patient this time!!

squibbs25

My hubby bought my bottle garden a few years ago in B&Q, i think it was around £10, (obviously this price includes the plants).
I'm sure Focus do them too, if they haven't any in stock yet then i would imagine that it wont be long til they are.

Whistling_Gypsy

Cheers Squibbs25 - I'll keep my eyes peeled. I love DIY stores, so marvellous excuse for a bit of browsing!!!

unrich

There is also the leaded glass route. Get a friendly lead glass friend to knock you one up. Like a lantern cloche with a bottom.

May not be cheapest but if you can't find a big enough bottle.

LizD_2

Not quite what I think you're after, but try wine-making suppliers. You'll want carboys or demijohns.



http://www.beertech.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_24&products_id=57&zenid=204f94a0956a98728c07e973c79c3dae

http://www.easybrew.co.uk/product_detail.php?id=623&PHPSESSID=6be386959b3b48ba1c3ae5452f3d8c97

tru

Woolworths had them last year, from the beginning of april I think. They were defo in stock by mid-april cos I bought one

i_wanna_save_money!

I saw them in Woolworths last year for £15 then reduced to £7.50, so they will probably stock them this year too.

Whistling_Gypsy

Just checked Woolworths online - no sign yet but I'll keep checking!! Never would have thought of looking there - thanks guys!!

tru - do you have yours planted up as a bottle garden?

WG