Has Anyone Got Any Idea for Putting Plants in a Filing Cabinet

EmmaWright762 that is the first thing I thought of and probably why most planters are wood or some sort of pottery. I didn't like to make a comment as I could offer no advice to Julie. I suppose it might be a wooden filing cabinet, I have one with two draws and it would look nice on it's back as a planter.

EmmaWright762 Interesting I got the idea from Alan Tishmark when he did up a garden for someone. Never thought of the heat.

Lynibis It is a metal one I’m doing but I do have a wooden one upstairs. I’ve ripped the metal one to bits now so need the wooden one.

julie781x maybe you could insulate the metal one quite thickly with polystyrene. Maybe Google 'can plants withstand the heat of metal containers'

or what would be good to line it with.

I think it is great you are recycling. Don't forget to drill some small holes in bottom or layer with pebbles or old broken pots.

Lynibis i have been collecting polystyrene for the bottom . Just been on Google and they are talking about waterproof foam . Also a paint. I have drilled holes in the bottom and waiting for castors to arrive . I have got pottery I have collected so will be putting that in.

julie781x well done, you seem to have thought of everything and I am sure the end result will be stunning.

Kitty10 so do i. You could really go to town and paint the outside with flowers or abstract design if artistic. I paint my fairy garden fairies and sprinkle glitter on them while it is wet. They really sparkle in the sun.

Kitty10 Thank you great ideas. Might go to the garden centre and ask . Was trying to keep the cost of the plants down but might be worth paying extra with the time I will be spending on it.

Lynibis great idea . I have used nail varnish that I wouldn’t use on smaller ornaments. Will have to practice on the artwork though . Thank you

julie781x see if your neighbours are willing to help by giving you some cuttings or bulbs..my neighbours here wouldn't help where I live now but where I use to live..we were always swapping x

julie781x also what about some Mediterranean herbs lavender. Rosemary. Or you could build a cloche and turn into a mini green house with tomatoes and basil x

Kitty10 great idea. I am picking up some polystyrene up this afternoon from my local lighting shop. Thank you

JoTarpley Thank you . I am trying to collect everything and starting it Tuesday . I like this though.

HEDGEHOGS That another great idea to have a herbs and Veg. I am going to give a go at one of the draws after I’ve done the cabinet to see what it looks like and I will be trying herbs. It’s going to have legs on and if I am happy with it I will do the other three. Thank you.