Comments on: Make your own upside down tomato planter – UPDATE http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html Gardening using hydroponics, grow boxes, LEDs, computers, and great soil Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:05:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-5333 The Cheap Vegetable Gardener Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:25:07 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-5333 Curious Newbie, I had pretty good results. I wasn't very good and keeping them watered so probably could have had better results. Have some ideas to make this work better this season. Sam, I would recommend getting a plant from Walmart (or other home/garden store) though if you have time to start indoors you can always grow your own seedlings. Curious Newbie, I had pretty good results. I wasn’t very good and keeping them watered so probably could have had better results. Have some ideas to make this work better this season.

Sam, I would recommend getting a plant from Walmart (or other home/garden store) though if you have time to start indoors you can always grow your own seedlings.

]]> By: sam http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-5325 sam Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:20:05 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-5325 I don't know anything about gardening but want to grow my own vegetables. I would LOVE to use this sort of setup to grow tomatoes on my balcony. What I don't know is: do I buy seeds or do I buy the small plants from Walmart that have already grown a bit? I live in San Diego, so it's 60's right now in March and lots of sun. I don’t know anything about gardening but want to grow my own vegetables. I would LOVE to use this sort of setup to grow tomatoes on my balcony. What I don’t know is: do I buy seeds or do I buy the small plants from Walmart that have already grown a bit?

I live in San Diego, so it’s 60’s right now in March and lots of sun.

]]> By: Curious Newbie http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-5319 Curious Newbie Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:10:26 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-5319 How many tomatoes did you get out of your plants last year? Were they relatively good sized tomatoes?? How many tomatoes did you get out of your plants last year? Were they relatively good sized tomatoes??

]]> By: Remote Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-5308 Remote Gardener Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:39:57 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-5308 This is a great way to use two liter bottles to grow tomatoes. We have been growing tomatoes out of two liter bottles for years now but we have not had them upside down. This year we will be painting the bottles to stop light from growing algae. This is a great way to use two liter bottles to grow tomatoes. We have been growing tomatoes out of two liter bottles for years now but we have not had them upside down. This year we will be painting the bottles to stop light from growing algae.

]]> By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-5301 The Cheap Vegetable Gardener Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:05:59 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-5301 I have a new design envisioned for this year so stay tuned... I have a new design envisioned for this year so stay tuned…

]]> By: joe http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-5289 joe Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:28:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-5289 this is a great idea this is a great idea

]]> By: Daniel http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4690 Daniel Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:15:06 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4690 I love your detailed pictures! The duck tape is also a great idea. I didn't even think about roots being exposed to sunlight. I want to try it out this coming Spring. I love your detailed pictures! The duck tape is also a great idea. I didn't even think about roots being exposed to sunlight. I want to try it out this coming Spring.

]]> By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4689 The Cheap Vegetable Gardener Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4689 alicelusieges, well of the features of this planter is water drains out of the bottom when it is full, which indoors would definitely be considered a design flaw. Also for grassy plants like palms my have difficulty twisting their leaves to direct the tops toward the light since I presume gravity probably would win and they will all fall straight down.Though how about just making a hanging planter out of the 2-liter bottle? Just cut the top off, punch/melt a couple holes to support and hang from the ceiling? This way no leaking water and plant can grow a little more naturally. alicelusieges, well of the features of this planter is water drains out of the bottom when it is full, which indoors would definitely be considered a design flaw. Also for grassy plants like palms my have difficulty twisting their leaves to direct the tops toward the light since I presume gravity probably would win and they will all fall straight down.Though how about just making a hanging planter out of the 2-liter bottle? Just cut the top off, punch/melt a couple holes to support and hang from the ceiling? This way no leaking water and plant can grow a little more naturally.

]]> By: alicelusieges http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4688 alicelusieges Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:48 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4688 Hi, I LOVE your green approach! I was wondering if you think a 'palm' plant which is a medium size house plant will grow in this type of planter. My daughter suffers from eczema and is allergic to dust. Palms are great air cleaner and releases a liter of moisture everyday : ) It would be wonderful to help her breath a little easier with your invention. thank you!!AL Hi, I LOVE your green approach! I was wondering if you think a 'palm' plant which is a medium size house plant will grow in this type of planter. My daughter suffers from eczema and is allergic to dust. Palms are great air cleaner and releases a liter of moisture everyday : ) It would be wonderful to help her breath a little easier with your invention. thank you!!AL

]]> By: Gene http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4687 Gene Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:34:49 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4687 I've found that covering the watering hole helps prevent plants from drying out as quickly. Next season I'm going to try using right-side up milk jugs with plant holes at the bottoms. Five gallon buckets may produce larger fruit, but I'm not in a position to use anything that bulky. I've found that covering the watering hole helps prevent plants from drying out as quickly. Next season I'm going to try using right-side up milk jugs with plant holes at the bottoms. Five gallon buckets may produce larger fruit, but I'm not in a position to use anything that bulky.

]]> By: Ramon http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4686 Ramon Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:39:13 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4686 Great idea CVG!! There is one important thing that you all must keep in mind. If you are going to compare this to ground growing you must consider the size of the container. If you plant tomatoes in a small pot you will get smaller and less tomatoes. Use this idea for applications that make sense like herbs, Cherrie tomatoes or anything that is meant to grow small or you will always be disappointed. If you increase the container, "like the comment with the 5 gallon buckets", you need to add more drain holes and/or rocks at the bottom to allow the water to drain and the roots to breath. This is a great economical idea but sometimes you just have to spend money to get what you are looking for. I tried “Topsey Turvey” this past season and had good success with tomatoes but not good with eggplant. This was my first season trying TT so I will be trying again next year and giving less water to some of my plants. I use a Home Depot premix of compost and manure and feed with Schultz all purpose plant food all summer long. This plant food great and it's twice as potent as Miracle Grow. Personally, I hate miracle grow because the product is not as good as the manufacturer claims. I have great results with Shultz and I grow everything from pots because I have a cement yard. Sometimes you have to spend a little to get really good results. Good luck all!! Great idea CVG!! There is one important thing that you all must keep in mind. If you are going to compare this to ground growing you must consider the size of the container. If you plant tomatoes in a small pot you will get smaller and less tomatoes. Use this idea for applications that make sense like herbs, Cherrie tomatoes or anything that is meant to grow small or you will always be disappointed. If you increase the container, "like the comment with the 5 gallon buckets", you need to add more drain holes and/or rocks at the bottom to allow the water to drain and the roots to breath. This is a great economical idea but sometimes you just have to spend money to get what you are looking for. I tried “Topsey Turvey” this past season and had good success with tomatoes but not good with eggplant. This was my first season trying TT so I will be trying again next year and giving less water to some of my plants. I use a Home Depot premix of compost and manure and feed with Schultz all purpose plant food all summer long. This plant food great and it's twice as potent as Miracle Grow. Personally, I hate miracle grow because the product is not as good as the manufacturer claims. I have great results with Shultz and I grow everything from pots because I have a cement yard. Sometimes you have to spend a little to get really good results. Good luck all!!

]]> By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4685 The Cheap Vegetable Gardener Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:46:22 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4685 Riveted, glad to be an inspiration :) Your design looks similiar to my first version for my pepper plant. Be careful exposing the roots, some plants don't like that. I think for version three I may drill a 1 inch hole on the side instead of putting the plant through the bottom hole to prevent some of the water from getting on the too much water on them. Riveted, glad to be an inspiration :) Your design looks similiar to my first version for my pepper plant. Be careful exposing the roots, some plants don't like that. I think for version three I may drill a 1 inch hole on the side instead of putting the plant through the bottom hole to prevent some of the water from getting on the too much water on them.

]]> By: Riveted http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4684 Riveted Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:28:51 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4684 I follow someone on Twitter who mentioned your fantastic idea of growing tomatoes in 2 liter bottles...didn't check out your post right away...instead headed out directly (materials in hand) to the garden. Afterward, I thought it would be fitting to see how your planters were conceived...and I am so glad I did. I blogged about my experience and referenced your blog and your truly inspired planters, several times. Feel free to check it out. Many, many thanks for such wonderful DIY project! I follow someone on Twitter who mentioned your fantastic idea of growing tomatoes in 2 liter bottles…didn't check out your post right away…instead headed out directly (materials in hand) to the garden. Afterward, I thought it would be fitting to see how your planters were conceived…and I am so glad I did. I blogged about my experience and referenced your blog and your truly inspired planters, several times. Feel free to check it out. Many, many thanks for such wonderful DIY project!

]]> By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4683 The Cheap Vegetable Gardener Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:47:35 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4683 The Lady, I am sure that would defiantely work. I have taken a look at our white organic milk bottles and thought about the same thing. Wouldn't even have to cover it with duct tape, though still would be a milk jug hanging from the garage :)MOGS, if you don't drink soda is always sparkling water, lemonade, etc that come in the same containers. The Lady, I am sure that would defiantely work. I have taken a look at our white organic milk bottles and thought about the same thing. Wouldn't even have to cover it with duct tape, though still would be a milk jug hanging from the garage :) MOGS, if you don't drink soda is always sparkling water, lemonade, etc that come in the same containers.

]]> By: Mommys Online Garage Sale http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4682 Mommys Online Garage Sale Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:19:25 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4682 I knew there had to be a way guess I'll have to buy a few things of soda. Something we don't drink! Thanks for the post. I knew there had to be a way guess I'll have to buy a few things of soda. Something we don't drink! Thanks for the post.

]]> By: The Lady http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4681 The Lady Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:44:56 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4681 This is a fabulous idea. Do you think I can use 1gallon water bottles to create this? This is a fabulous idea. Do you think I can use 1gallon water bottles to create this?

]]> By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4680 The Cheap Vegetable Gardener Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:35:13 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4680 EricJ, funny thing is my plants have done the opposite have had some nice weather the past week and the in ground plants are starting to do better. Definitely think average day/night temperature is a huge factor. EricJ, funny thing is my plants have done the opposite have had some nice weather the past week and the in ground plants are starting to do better. Definitely think average day/night temperature is a huge factor.

]]> By: EricJ http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4679 EricJ Sun, 31 May 2009 17:27:25 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4679 I was disappointed in the three 5 gal buckets I used. Two tomato plants suffered from rot around the stem where it exits the hole. Two other identical plants bought at the same time and planted in the ground are basically large tomato BUSHES now. The bell pepper has 6 peppers on it, but they are very small. Another pepper planted in the ground at the same time has 2 large, almost ready to pick peppers on it.Basil, French tarragon and dill planted in the TOP of the buckets is doing very well.Anyway, it was an interesting experiment, but since I have the ground space, I won't be repeating it. I was disappointed in the three 5 gal buckets I used. Two tomato plants suffered from rot around the stem where it exits the hole. Two other identical plants bought at the same time and planted in the ground are basically large tomato BUSHES now. The bell pepper has 6 peppers on it, but they are very small. Another pepper planted in the ground at the same time has 2 large, almost ready to pick peppers on it.Basil, French tarragon and dill planted in the TOP of the buckets is doing very well.Anyway, it was an interesting experiment, but since I have the ground space, I won’t be repeating it.

]]> By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4678 The Cheap Vegetable Gardener Fri, 29 May 2009 02:36:02 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4678 mary,As long as the sun to continues exist in the sky plants will grow up. Though as the plant bears fruit gravity should win and it should look more like the classic topsy turvey pictures. mary,As long as the sun to continues exist in the sky plants will grow up. Though as the plant bears fruit gravity should win and it should look more like the classic topsy turvey pictures.

]]> By: notsocrafty.com http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4677 notsocrafty.com Mon, 25 May 2009 22:51:05 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4677 This is a great idea, I was thinking that someone must come up with an affordable way to do this. Good job. This is a great idea, I was thinking that someone must come up with an affordable way to do this. Good job.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4676 Anonymous Wed, 20 May 2009 16:38:08 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4676 That is a great idea I just planted mine buckets that I had to go buy I am curious though, are 2 liters enough soil for the plant. I am going to try a couple and see That is a great idea I just planted mine buckets that I had to go buy I am curious though, are 2 liters enough soil for the plant. I am going to try a couple and see

]]> By: almasan http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4675 almasan Wed, 13 May 2009 03:55:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4675 Hi, just wanted to know how did the plants do,(in number of tomatoes) compared to regular planted.Thanks alot ,liked your idea alot!!!!!!!!! Hi, just wanted to know how did the plants do,(in number of tomatoes) compared to regular planted.Thanks alot ,liked your idea alot!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: marmee http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4674 marmee Wed, 06 May 2009 01:43:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4674 great idea...my hubby would love it. i have a question...do you have any ideas for keeping larger watermelons from rotting underneath...i mean a cheap idea? thanks marmee great idea…my hubby would love it. i have a question…do you have any ideas for keeping larger watermelons from rotting underneath…i mean a cheap idea? thanks marmee

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4673 Anonymous Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:59:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4673 the tape is tacky lookinghttp://www.tomatogarden.info/hanging-tomato-planters.jpg the tape is tacky lookinghttp://www.tomatogarden.info/hanging-tomato-planters.jpg

]]> By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4672 The Cheap Vegetable Gardener Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:13:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4672 Dan, I should do a side-by-side comparison. Maybe next year...Matron, bowreality, Madeline: Good luck on yours please let me know how they turn out.Green Tallahassee, as for if the hook can hold the weight I went for the scientific, pull on it as hard as I can technique. Given I am a pretty strong guy seems to hold up pretty well. I am concerned if sun exposure will weaken the plastic though given they should survive in landfills for hundreds of years, figure they can survive a year or two in the sun.Mark Garso, seems like many of my projects have a "decorating" part. Might also want to check out the butterfly/hummingbird project. Similar idea and can use many of the same tools and also has some decorating involved. Dan, I should do a side-by-side comparison. Maybe next year…Matron, bowreality, Madeline: Good luck on yours please let me know how they turn out.Green Tallahassee, as for if the hook can hold the weight I went for the scientific, pull on it as hard as I can technique. Given I am a pretty strong guy seems to hold up pretty well. I am concerned if sun exposure will weaken the plastic though given they should survive in landfills for hundreds of years, figure they can survive a year or two in the sun.Mark Garso, seems like many of my projects have a “decorating” part. Might also want to check out the butterfly/hummingbird project. Similar idea and can use many of the same tools and also has some decorating involved.

]]> By: Mark Garso http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4671 Mark Garso Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:44:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4671 What a wonderful idea! We've started quite a few tomato plants and will try a few of them in this setup. Also - what a great way to get my 3-yr-old son involved by "decorating" it. He'll be quite impressed with trying this.Mark F. Garso 36 What a wonderful idea! We’ve started quite a few tomato plants and will try a few of them in this setup. Also – what a great way to get my 3-yr-old son involved by “decorating” it. He’ll be quite impressed with trying this.Mark F. Garso 36

]]> By: Green Tallahassee http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4670 Green Tallahassee Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:39:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4670 I've included your idea on Green Food Tallahasee, it's a good alternative to purchasing a device. I am curious to know if the eye bolt is strong enough to hold the gowing plant and the soil?cara I’ve included your idea on Green Food Tallahasee, it’s a good alternative to purchasing a device. I am curious to know if the eye bolt is strong enough to hold the gowing plant and the soil?cara

]]> By: Madeline http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4669 Madeline Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:42:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4669 I love this post! My husband came home with the Topsy Turvy a while ago. He bought it mostly so we could use the idea as a template, thinking of tarp material or something. So far the plant has been thriving so we were looking to make more of our own. Your idea is fantastic and so simple! I love this post! My husband came home with the Topsy Turvy a while ago. He bought it mostly so we could use the idea as a template, thinking of tarp material or something. So far the plant has been thriving so we were looking to make more of our own. Your idea is fantastic and so simple!

]]> By: bowreality http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4668 bowreality Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:17:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4668 great idea. thanks for the how-to. I can't wait to try it. great idea. thanks for the how-to. I can’t wait to try it.

]]> By: Matron http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4667 Matron Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:05:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4667 Brilliant! I have seen those expensive hangers that you can buy, but you have found a much cheaper way. I will have to go find a bottle now! Brilliant! I have seen those expensive hangers that you can buy, but you have found a much cheaper way. I will have to go find a bottle now!

]]> By: Dan http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4666 Dan Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:31:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4666 I ordered three of the self watering ones this year. I am a sucker for garden gadget. It will be interesting to see how yours does compared to mine.Thanks for posting about that time lapse camera. I seen it a while ago and have not been about to find it. _______________________________Check out my veggie garden blog:http://veggiegardenblog.blogspot.com/ I ordered three of the self watering ones this year. I am a sucker for garden gadget. It will be interesting to see how yours does compared to mine.Thanks for posting about that time lapse camera. I seen it a while ago and have not been about to find it. _______________________________Check out my veggie garden blog:http://veggiegardenblog.blogspot.com/

]]> By: The Cheap Vegetable Gardener http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4665 The Cheap Vegetable Gardener Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:06:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4665 The plants seem to be holding up well, depends how sunny it is but actually holding water better than I expected. Overcast days I can skip a day between watering. They definately have turned over all their leaves but still growing downward. The plants seem to be holding up well, depends how sunny it is but actually holding water better than I expected. Overcast days I can skip a day between watering. They definately have turned over all their leaves but still growing downward.

]]> By: Veriance http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4664 Veriance Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:34:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4664 this is great! I just did a post on creating your own tomato hangers, but I wish I'd had your link when I wrote the post! http://veriance.blogspot.com/2009/04/hanging-tomatoes.html this is great! I just did a post on creating your own tomato hangers, but I wish I’d had your link when I wrote the post! http://veriance.blogspot.com/2009/04/hanging-tomatoes.html

]]> By: Robj98168 http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4663 Robj98168 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:25:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4663 This is deserving of an award. Nice work CVG This is deserving of an award. Nice work CVG

]]> By: Marc @ GardenDesk http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4662 Marc @ GardenDesk Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:17:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4662 I love this idea! My family broke down and bought a couple different upside-down tomato planters this year. Many years ago, I used to grow them upside down out of the bottom of a regualy hanging pot. It worked fine, but the plant tries to grow upright - it doesn't really hang down like in the commercials. It will be fun to see how they all grow this year.I will be making some planters like you've described as well - thanks! I love this idea! My family broke down and bought a couple different upside-down tomato planters this year. Many years ago, I used to grow them upside down out of the bottom of a regualy hanging pot. It worked fine, but the plant tries to grow upright – it doesn’t really hang down like in the commercials. It will be fun to see how they all grow this year.I will be making some planters like you’ve described as well – thanks!

]]> By: Robj98168 http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4661 Robj98168 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:19:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4661 CVG- you are a geniuos. Bonafide- I have one of htose topsy turvey things I recieved as a gift, but I am definitely gonna try one of these! CVG- you are a geniuos. Bonafide- I have one of htose topsy turvey things I recieved as a gift, but I am definitely gonna try one of these!

]]> By: Red Icculus http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4660 Red Icculus Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:51:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4660 An upside down tomater plant was the first article that I did a writeup on:http://red-icculus.com/?p=34It works great against pests and makes fruits easy to pick. An upside down tomater plant was the first article that I did a writeup on:http://red-icculus.com/?p=34It works great against pests and makes fruits easy to pick.

]]> By: Patrice Farmer http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4659 Patrice Farmer Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:14:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4659 Last year I made them using plastic planters but I ended up throwing them away. This way I can make them again cheaply with things I already have. Thanks so much!!! Last year I made them using plastic planters but I ended up throwing them away. This way I can make them again cheaply with things I already have. Thanks so much!!!

]]> By: vuejardin http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html/comment-page-1#comment-4658 vuejardin Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:08:00 +0000 http://cheapvegetablegardener.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato-planter-update#comment-4658 What a brilliant idea! What a brilliant idea!

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