Eco-Green Recycle

[BikerDoc5968]

For those of you who grow your chids in pots and like to use clear/translucent pots, here is a recycling thought. Del Monte, the can goods company sells a fruit product that comes in a 3" x 3" container. I purchase it at one of the Big Box Food stores, like Costco, B.J.'s or Sam's Club; 12 servings per case. I believe you can find the same item in a regular grocery store and there are other "flavors" if grapefruit isn't your cup of tea!




After consuming the contents and rinsing it out, I use a large screw with a sharp point wrapped in duct tape to give me something smooth to grasp as I turn it into the bottom of the container for drainage holes. You could also place holes on the sides as desired.





The container has a recessed center on the bottom and is six-sided so I place six holes around the perimeter.



Then remove the plastic label and you have a 3" pot ready for that seedling or small chid who someday will grow up into a bigger pot!

[isurus79]

I can't see the pics!

[Nic100]

As soon as I saw 'Del Monte' in the title I knew which pots you were talking about... they're the perfect shape! I did this at the weekend with custard pots but they were tall so I had to cut the tops off! These are perfect!
Great demo!!!

[isurus79]

Very cool.

[Oscarman]

Good one. With the raised center area at the bottom, it's sure to promote good drainage. I'm going to keep my eyes open for them at my next Costco visit.