What is your most unusual idea for a container? How did you turn it into a pot for plants? Do you need ideas for recycling odds and ends into gardens?

Manitu here, some people call me Miss Vicky, or Auntie Vicky, so here is the game: Stump Auntie Vicky START by reading the disclaimer and the rules, then Come play in the dirt with me. Here is the deal, I have been in the garden since I could tell the difference between a weed and a vegetable. ----I'm counting on my fingers--- Over 50 years - I grew up with a traditional garden - I fed my own family from a small raised bed garden - I have operated a market garden - For the last 20 or so years, I have been container gardening while traveling from show to show in an RV I don't consider myself to be an expert in the plants or every technique. I promise, It's not that hard to stump Auntie Vicky. I am an expert at resiliency, because I have had to be. That means that I am an expert at: - Doing research and figuring it out - Experimenting without breaking the bank - Making messes and cleaning it up RULES: - It must relate to plants, gardening on a small scale, or tools - I will not give health or treatment advice that you should get from a doctor, herbalist, or other professional - You need to provide any clear photographs that are needed for identification. - My answers are my honest opinion based on my experience and research - One Stump Auntie Vicky question per member per month One winner will be chosen each month from the questions that Stump Auntie Vicky

Welcome! I am glad you have joined us. To start your journey, take a minute to introduce yourself. Post in the comments: Your name or handle. What part of the world you are from and your growing zone and climate if you know it. A picture of where you want to grow plants or the plants you have now. What is your gardening goal? What would you like to get out of this movement? Next, Check out the Classroom. I will be filling it out as I go with useful good stuff. Check the Calendar for the next planned workshop Post in the contest section of the discussion: Stump Auntie Vicky (Check the Rules First)