I couldn't resist this. Re purposing at its best.

[Ruth n Jersey]

My son mowed our grass and decided that when he was done he would throw his old sneakers in the garbage. I rescued them and with his big feet there was plenty of room for a Marigold. I was surprised at how well it worked. I water the whole sneaker and it retains moisture quite well, of course he was mortified to see them on the step.

 

[JaniceM]

Oh that is super!!!!!

 

[Kaila]

That is VERY funny, thanks for the picture!

The marigolds look great planted that way!! and actually it does fit the new purpose, perfectly!

He couldn't argue with how well it works, for a garden potting, could he?

 

[Kaila]

I water the whole sneaker and it retains moisture quite well,

 

[Kaila]

If he ever discards his old boots, at your house (probably now, he'd never dare)

Remember, You'd have to make a few drainage holes first, unless they were very badly worn out soles.

 

[MarciKS]

That's interesting.

 

[Treacle]

Is that what is called a form of conceptual art? Doesn't matter if it is or not, it's brilliant. My 'other' want's to throw out a pair of trainer like shoes. I didn't want him to 'cos I don't like waste and always want to use my imagination to see if I can find a purpose. You've 'hit the nail on the head'. Garden tomorrow - thanks.

 

[Kaila]

Another advantage to this type of "container gardening" is that, if the plant needs more sunlight, or is wilting from too much strong sun, or needs to get out of a stormy breeze, etc.....

then the entire planting is easily moved, temporarily, to a more favorable growing spot!

And then back, later on!

 

[Kaila]

If it makes people smile or laugh, when they see it, then it's also therapeutic!

(Please see the Word of the Day game on forum home page )

 

[Kaila]

oops, wrong thread, sorry!

 

[jerry old]

Tennis shoes as a planter, who would'a thought???

 

[Kaila]

Well, did you think that sandals would work better?

 

[Aunt Marg]

Ruth. All you need now are some of these planters, and you'll be all set!

 

[jerry old]

[QUOTE="Kaila, post:
Another advantage of "container gardening" is that, if the plant needs more sunlight, or is wilting from too much strong sun, or needs to get out of a stormy breeze, etc.....
then the entire planting is easily moved, temporarily, to a more favorable growing spot!

Ah so,-the plants just walk off. Ha!

 

[Pete]

when he was done he would throw his old sneakers in the garbage. I rescued them and with his big feet there was plenty of room for a Marigold.

Well Ruth you are not alone .... living off grid like I did one learns to almost never throw things out because one can usually find another use for them. During the coldest part of the winter here in Alaska we wore what was called bunny boots, (military surplus cold weather foot gear). After a decade of use this was how some of mine ended up...

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[jerry old]

Pete:
Is that also called Mickey Mouse boots? I recall them being fatter' it's been over
fifty years since I wore Mickey Mouse boots.

 

[Ken N Tx]

My son mowed our grass and decided that when he was done he would throw his old sneakers in the garbage. I rescued them and with his big feet there was plenty of room for a Marigold. I was surprised at how well it worked. I water the whole sneaker and it retains moisture quite well,View attachment 110315 of course he was mortified to see them on the step.

I have never seen that, but years ago parents used to bronze baby shoes!!!LOL

 

[Aunt Marg]

I have never seen that, but years ago parents used to bronze baby shoes!!!LOL
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Yes, I so remember the days! Wow! Totally forgot about bronzed baby shoes!

Thank you for the walk down memory lane, Ken!

 

[twinkles]

when i had my own place i use to paint designs on tires and they made a pretty planter