new self watering clay mount thin -OR- Step Right Up and see the new mousetrap!!!

[DirtyCoconuts]

Smashing! I can’t see the video but it sounds quite brilliant!

[Roberta]

The video was up, not working correctly, and looks like it got taken down. Will keep checking, it'll be back I'm sure and I'll post the new link.

[Ray]

D-I-Y kit:

Terra cotta flower pot (unglazed)
Plastic plant tray
Silicone glue

1) Run a bead of silicone glue completely around the top lip of the flower pot.

2) Invert pot and place it in the tray, pressing to ensure a good seal.

3) When silicone glue cures, fill the pot through the hole in the top and mount your plant to the outside of the pot.

[DrDawn]

Woah, that sounds perfect!!! Thanks!

[WaterWitchin]

I've seen some pretty cool orchids growing on the outside of olla pots. One of these days I'm gonna give it a go. Similar/same as what Ray's talking about, but I want one with a really neat shape that I can make look ancient. I did one a looong time ago with a terra cotta wine bottle chiller. And broke it when moving before the plant even had time to attach. {{sigh}}

[DrDawn]

Oooooh, yea, I've seen pics of those and they look awesome!

I looked at some of those terra cotta wine chillers, but they take up a fair amount of real estate of my little setup so I've been hesitant to try... Once I know more about whether or not I'll have a job in the fall, I might treat myself to a few of these beautiful jars from Kelley's Korner. But in the short term, the terra cotta pot solution seems easy!

[kvet]

Just a thought, for anyone who likes to DIY or learn: commercial/community clay shops exist, they offer classes, materials, etc, it should'nt be too hard to make your own pots, and could offer something fun or a diversion in whatever little spare time you all have

[DirtyCoconuts]

"olla pot" that is a new thing to me! awesome. i just googled it

i learn every day here

[WaterWitchin]

Do you want me to tell ya all the cool places you can niy em?

[DirtyCoconuts]

yes, but first tell me what 'niy' means and then remember i live in a giant sand box that rains constantly