tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post7713211979215405401..comments2023-11-17T12:32:11.301-05:00Comments on Daphne's Dandelions: How To Reuse Your Empty Soda BottlesDaphne Gouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-76302204601264967482009-04-18T22:29:00.000-04:002009-04-18T22:29:00.000-04:00Here is an idea about how to create amazingly inex...Here is an idea about how to create amazingly inexpensive but very attractive soda bottle tomato planters.<br /><br />As you can see from the link, these planters make excellent showpieces and are sure-fire conversation starters.<br /><br />Please visit<br /><A HREF="http://yourhomegardenblog.com/vegetable-gardening/how-to-make-amazing-tomato-planters-from-soda-bottles-an-easy-do-it-yourself-project" REL="nofollow">http://yourhomegardenblog.com</A> <br />for more information on how to make these planters.<br /><br />Thanksjayhttp://yourhomegardenblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-37567640432753274262009-03-26T07:13:00.000-04:002009-03-26T07:13:00.000-04:00Tessa, milk cartons are my favorite, but I don't d...Tessa, milk cartons are my favorite, but I don't drink milk so I never get them. I do have two old ones left over.<BR/><BR/>Ali, Your slinky was so amusing when I read about it last year. Very creative.<BR/><BR/>Becky, Most of my friends are computer nerds so no access to the recycle bin, but I'm keeping an eye out. I think I would really love 10"x10" containers for my soil blocks. They fit 6 blocks across and would fit under a fluorescent light very well. I've found my biggest problem with finding appropriate containers is that all the edges are rounded off. The blocks are square and I don't want rounded containers.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-64246757371530184192009-03-25T11:36:00.000-04:002009-03-25T11:36:00.000-04:00You need a friend in the restaurant biz!!! One ga...You need a friend in the restaurant biz!!! One gallon plastic containers galore!! I bet if you just popped into a sandwich place they would give you their recyclables. That is what I used for my mini green houses. One still says mustard and another is labled as blue cheese dressing...<BR/> I had never heard of the water jug trick but it is great!! Cant wait to try it!B + Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07613774723032526006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-90960155805896771652009-03-24T21:03:00.000-04:002009-03-24T21:03:00.000-04:00We don't drink much soda either, but the bottles c...We don't drink much soda either, but the bottles can be handy. I've also used soda bottles as mini-cloches and as spot irrigation.<BR/><BR/>I think our most inventive use for them was as squirrel baffles over the bird feeder poles. That was before we came up with the slinky idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-75704924386751734852009-03-24T19:08:00.000-04:002009-03-24T19:08:00.000-04:00Great post, Daphne. I use soda bottles, both the 2...Great post, Daphne. I use soda bottles, both the 2 liter and the smaller ones. Also milk cartons and juice bottles. I cut the bottoms out and use them as cloches- I just covered my sweet pea today that I set out! Thanks for stopping by today :)Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357951823874888877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-59175082052344454412009-03-24T19:03:00.000-04:002009-03-24T19:03:00.000-04:00Our Friend Ben, I've never thought of keeping them...Our Friend Ben, I've never thought of keeping them for water storage. After the spring season I ought to keep them full.<BR/><BR/>JGH, the commercial spikes are nice to keep the bottle upright, but you really don't need it. You can always rest it against a rock or something. I tend to be cheap with things so am always looking how to do things without buying things.<BR/><BR/>EG, I usually make a plastic tunnel for my tomatoes early in the season (with the bottles filled with water inside), so I probably won't do it that way. But you never know. My pail tomatoes can't be covered as easily so they might need little cloches.<BR/><BR/>Tyra, oh we do recycle them. In fact I rescued them from the recycle bin that my guests tossed them into. But we try to go by the three Rs. Reduce first (I don't drink soda so that is perfect, no waste with water), Reuse second (which I'm working on now), and Recycle last (after you've used and abused the bottles to death).<BR/><BR/>Inadvertantfarmer, oh that is a good one. A new toy for the toddler. I've always found that age group likes the made up toys as well as any one bought from the store. It isn't until they have gotten older and programmed by our society that they need the named brand things.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-22354788990769751102009-03-24T18:23:00.000-04:002009-03-24T18:23:00.000-04:00They also make good shakers for little ones filled...They also make good shakers for little ones filled with beads. Decorate the outside, add beads, put the top on very tightly and you have a great musical instrument for your toddler.<BR/><BR/>I use them with a watering tip on them when I have to be gone from the garden for a few days, it keeps the plants hydrated when I'm gone.<BR/><BR/>We have friends that actually save them for me since we don't drink soda. Great post! KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-55619163962590106862009-03-24T14:57:00.000-04:002009-03-24T14:57:00.000-04:00Hi Daphne, it is so sad to here that you don't rec...Hi Daphne, it is so sad to here that you don't recycle them in US, can this be true? Or have a misunderstood...<BR/><BR/>TyraTYRA Hallsénius Lindhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111758517855490413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-66372813677922201502009-03-24T14:28:00.000-04:002009-03-24T14:28:00.000-04:00Daphne, I have saved several of these recently. Th...Daphne, I have saved several of these recently. The bottoms will be cut out, and the bottle will be placed over my tomato plants if a frost comes...<BR/><BR/>EGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-70809636811427773192009-03-24T13:08:00.000-04:002009-03-24T13:08:00.000-04:00These are really great recycling tips, Daphne. I'...These are really great recycling tips, Daphne. I'm going to try the wintersown trick. I've seen kits where you can screw a plastic thingy into a soda bottle and have it gradually water - didn't realize that I could do this myself with a drill! One other thing I've done is make little hanging lanterns by cutting in half, punching holes near the top of the bottom section and attaching a wire to use to hang it, and tape a tealight to the bottom inside. Looks pretty outside for a party - just not on a windy night!JGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-53133604296326171862009-03-24T08:30:00.000-04:002009-03-24T08:30:00.000-04:00I've made birdfeeders and plant waterers out of mi...I've made birdfeeders and plant waterers out of mine with the help of kits, and yes, they work just fine. They make good mini-cloches, too, since you can upcap them during the day, then cap them before sunset. I like your idea of using them for passive solar gain! Since they (sob) don't biodegrade, they make great water-storage bottles in case of power failure, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com