SAB Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Just wondering if it would be okay to use old soup/bean cans to grow herbs in - not sure if there are any "nasties" in the cans that would be problematic. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Recycling cans is a really good idea. I've seen them used for herb and veg growing on the continent. Never heard of lurking nasties, etc. Just make sure you punch a few holes in the bottom for drainage. Saronne Paris Nicole Dorothy Germaine Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Thanks - I thought that it would be fine, then my OH said "are you sure it's safe" and that left me puzzled (though he knows nothing of gardening!). Anyway, I think there will be a few Heinz tomato soup and baked beans cans added to my kitchen window soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 what a good idea! am going to follow suit found this... http://hedgewitchuk.blogspot.com/2008/06/diy-tin-can-herb-garden.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 If they are the huge cans, they ca look very very attractive with plants growing in them. My friend had red geraniums growing in cans on her patio last summer, they looked lovely. Just was then thoroughly and stab them a few times as has been said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I've still got all the cans I used for my diddy Christmas cakes, I can recycle them again Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 What a lovely idea! I think I'm going to use Eglutines idea of Geraniums in them & also make two holes to thread some wire through, so I can hang them off some tree branches - out of the way of hungry chickens! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Apparently you can also paint them with emulsion paint so can have colour coordinated ones as well as the silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I had a can herb garden last year eidted: found a pic mine were larger cans from Nias nutriprem milk though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Oh I LOVE that - right, cans are going through the dishwasher & being saved from now on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ooo perhaps when my sister has her baby, I can scrounge the milk cans off her. That looks great Bronze!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 what a great idea. Wonder if old big roses/quality street tins will work! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ooo perhaps when my sister has her baby, I can scrounge the milk cans off her. That looks great Bronze!!! Emma.x you'll have to make sure she gets the right type some milk comes in carton type boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 That is a great idea. I shall be saving my cans and dips pots from now on. Bronze - I just noticed your signature and did a double take. I thought it said you had 20 something husbands and not hubbards! I think I need a coffee to wake me up properly . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I need to change that anyway. I have two I kept the rest have gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Bronze - I just noticed your signature and did a double take. I thought it said you had 20 something husbands and not hubbards! I think I need a coffee to wake me up properly . . . . I need to change that anyway.I have two I kept the rest have gone That would be even funnier if it had said "husbands" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
