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Re-Using Trash to Grow Plants

This isn't a new idea to me, we use anything we can find for container gardening. Trashed nursery pots, old patio chairs, metal antique watering cans, broken rubbermaid tubs, finder's keeper's and now a plant is growing in there. With just a little bit of love and some spray paint, you can find all kinds of creative containers using things you would have thrown out in the garbage. I just got my latest Better Homes & Gardens e-newsletter with an inspiring slideshow of ideas. I hadn't thought of a wire wastebasket or old paint cans, not yet! We actually have an old lampshade laying around and now I can't wait to make a planter. Check out the BHG slideshow for yourself, it's short and sweet so you don't need a lot of time. In fact, since you're still reading I am sure you have plenty of time to look.