How to make a "Strawberry Jar" from a re-purposed plastic jug

I've been looking for another Strawberry Jar, but don't care for the high price tag. I thought "You know, I bet I can make one out of stuff I have at home."
So, I did, and I don't think it turned out too badly.
The plastic is all re-purposed and the only other materials I needed were some small screws, caulk (both of which I had on hand) and paint (which was on sale).

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Step 1: Materials and Tools

Materials

Large plastic jug
Plastic bottles or cups if that's what you have available
1/2" screws
Paintable caulk
Paint for plastic

Tools

Tape measure
SoniCrafter
Heat gun or hair dryer
Kitchen shears
File/Rasp combination
Drill and 1/2" drill bit
Caulking gun
Clamps Blocks of wood
Scraps of wood for wedges
Miter saw

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1-2BGardening says: Sep 11, 2010. 6:25 PM

Very cool. Would like to see a picture of it now. How did the strawberries like it?

tshallow74 (author) says: Sep 12, 2010. 5:38 AM

Unfortunately, at this time of the season, the strawberries are withering. It did fill about twice as much from the image shown here.
If you want to see a pic of it a little later, you can check it out here:
http://tru-featsandaccomplishments.blogspot.com/2010/07/plantable-plant-stand.html.
The strawberry jar did require A LOT of watering, which was accomplished mostly by the rain we got this summer. Unfortunately; I got out of the habit of watering everyday because of all the rain, that when it stopped, my plants began to wither. I did use water crystals in the pot to help, but I think some type of regular irrigation setup would work better.

1-2BGardening says: Sep 23, 2010. 10:45 PM

Yeah, potted plants are like pets... you have to take care of them all the time. I like your strawberry pot and if any strawberry pot should work... yours should!