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Friday, March 20, 2015

GUTTER PLANTER FOR LETTUCE

As an amateur gardener, I try to do the best that I can.
A lot of lessons that I have to learn about.
I don't plot specific budget to accommodate my hobby.
So, I have to save money on gardening.


Using old stuff, reusing, recycling are good way  to save money.
I often see planter boxes on internet, they look so interesting and beautiful.
I want to use it on growing vegetables and ornamental, but the it so expensive for me.


So, I have to think about make my own 'planter box'.
After our house reconstruction. we had some excess materials.
We had a PVC gutter, so I had an idea to make planter boxes from it.
I cut the gutter into a medium length, 50 cm and 1 m.
I made holes on the bottom of the gutter, and set the cover on the each end.
Now... I have some planter boxes.


They are great for growing short rooted vegetables, such as lettuce, caisin, pakcoy, celery, garlic chive, amaranth, and many more.


I really love to grow lettuce in this planter box, looks so neat and tidy.
I want to add more planter boxes, but I have to prepare time and money for it.


Happy gardening to you all.
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14 comments:

  1. Sarah ShoesmithMarch 21, 2015 at 1:27 AM

    Your veggies look great! Such bounty! I am a huge fan of guttering. We have heavy clay soil, so if I start plants in guttering, they slide easily into rows once the soil has warmed up.

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    1. Endah MurniyatiMarch 21, 2015 at 2:39 PM

      Yes, you're right, Sarah. So much fun on growing on gutter. Not just productive, but also decorative.

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  2. Sunnybrook FarmMarch 21, 2015 at 4:45 AM

    I never thought of that and we have lots of garden space but this would be good to grow some in cold weather where I can put them by a warm wall during the day and move inside at night.

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    1. Endah MurniyatiMarch 21, 2015 at 2:41 PM

      I think your idea is so good. So, you can pick your own food longer.

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  3. Normala SaadMarch 21, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Endah...subur2nya tanaman di kebun kamu. Geram saya melihatnya. Suka tengok salad. Saya belum berhasil tanam salad sesubur ini.

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    1. Endah MurniyatiMarch 21, 2015 at 2:44 PM

      Terima kasih Kak Mala. Tanam salad itu kadang sulit, kadang mudah, tak tentu
      Paling berat saat tanam di musim hujan, daun banyak yang koyak.

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  4. Simply Handmade FarmhouseMarch 21, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    I was just telling my husband, about using gutters. I read about them on the internet.
    What a neat idea. And it would use less room. Your garden and plants look wonderful.
    Enjoy.

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    1. Endah MurniyatiMarch 22, 2015 at 11:23 PM

      I think you should try it. You will have so much fun.

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  5. LindaMarch 22, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    I love "free" containers! And your greens in the gutters are wonderful. Can't wait to get back home and get my garden growing. LInda@Wetcreek Blog

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    1. Endah MurniyatiMarch 22, 2015 at 11:25 PM

      I can imagine how you misd your garden during the winter. Happy spring, happy gardening.

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  6. Janneke March 22, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    My goodness your lettuce and other veggies are growing....... Here it's still going so slowwww.....not warm enough.

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    1. Endah MurniyatiMarch 22, 2015 at 11:35 PM

      Ahhh... I can't wait to see your beautiful garden in summer. I guess you have prepare all and everthing for growing season.

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  7. HoneyMarch 22, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Endah, Jealous nyaaaaaaaaaa

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    1. Endah MurniyatiMarch 22, 2015 at 11:37 PM

      Seperti jealousnya saya lihat masakanmu, Honey.....:)

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