Comments on: Repurposed Vintage (gas/watering) cans

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:34:31 +0000

This post is a few years old now, how did these cans grow in? If you still have them, can you post some pictures? I have some Hens and Chicks that I picked up from the nursery last weekend and I’m looking for some creative ideas on how to plant them. 🙂

By: girlfromwva

girlfromwva — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:35:42 +0000

I think what you did using the cans is really interesting and unique! great job! I plant flowers & plants in all kinds of things. I have used thrifted sugar bowls, tea cups, candle holders, votive holders, ice cream bowls, just whatever i find for that particular plant or flower. I don’t spend but 25 to 50 cents on them, so it works out.

By: Becky Reep

Becky Reep — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:36:43 +0000

I have a watering can similar to the one with the “squared off” spout…I was a bit lazier and found one ceramic low slung dish that would fit in the large opening in the top so planted a succulent in it. It took a bit to get it to angle under the handle b/c there wasn’t much space (was relieved when it made it w/o breaking) but it’s sorta nice and just a fun place to put a plant and display the watering can, too. Yours looked great…with the multiple plants…a good idea!
becky.reep@flpd2.com

By: Cathy

Cathy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:04:31 +0000

So vintage, and yet so beautiful and still so useful. Love the idea and creativity of this DIY.

Cheers,
Cathy@white nursing shoes

By: MrsPrufrock

MrsPrufrock — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 05:49:13 +0000

Okay, I think I’m a reply blogger now…maybe. I tried copying and pasting my link but it tells me I can’t use tags. So, I’m just going to try pasting the link “naked”.

http://tigergeorgia.eaph.com/viewalbum2.cgi?Flowers/Succulents

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:15:37 +0000

I love your blog and your projects – thanks for sharing them! The watering and gas can planters are awesome.

I have been harvesting chicks n hens for many years. I have some photos of the things I’ve done with them that I’d love to share with everyone, but I can figure out how to insert the link…

By: Tawna's Tasty Tidbits

Tawna's Tasty Tidbits — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:07:50 +0000

Before my mother retired she worked in a factory where she had to wear steel toed boots my mom had special order them since she wore a size five . When she retired she filled her boots with hen and chicks!

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 12 May 2011 04:01:14 +0000

Lady you amaze me. I love these..that is cool and I love the old look of the cans.

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:10:50 +0000

I want to run, run, run and get some containers and hen and chicks.
Last year, I planted lavender in an old metal mop bucket.

By: Katie @ EyeSpyDIY

Katie @ EyeSpyDIY — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:45:19 +0000

How cute! I love the idea and it looks great. I’m not sure if the plants will come through the holes, you could wait until the shoots start to come off the ones you planted and then replant them in those wholes. I really love how the gas can turned out, may have to scour some yard sales for one of my own!

Also, I have a great giveaway going on for some chalkboard labels and would love if you entered! http://eyespydiy.blogspot.com/2011/05/chalkboard-label-giveaway-from-ginger.html