This year’s decision to concentrate on container growing has hit a snag. A serious budget snag, to be precise. I have purchased many pots and containers over the years, but most of the budget went to planting plants strait into the ground. Unfortunately, most of the aforementioned containers are in use and the ones that are left are not even close to the size I need. Here’s where the snag really sets in; I got a really good deal on some Cadenza roses. I really need to keep them containerized for a few years in order for them to be as mobile as possible. I could easily spend hundreds of dollars purchasing containers and trellises that are not even of high quality. Money spent on these expensive items is a serious issue right now. The plain truth is that there is nothing in the budget for anything else but dirt. Therefore, I made the decision (or was forced) to get handy and start reclaiming lumber to build the things I need.
It is good to learn how to use recycled materials for garden solutions rather than head out and buy something new and less effective. Discarded ceder fence posts soon became the perfect solution for sturdy trellises.
It also became the perfect opportunity to get PCH involved in the gardening process. PCH had a great time designing and building the first one. That was about all I managed to get out of him, but it was a victory none- the-less.
Once we g0t the hang of how we wanted the wire wrapped, everything flowed smoothly. I managed to get 3 finished in a few hours. The time spent was also relaxing. The shade was cool and the breeze was refreshing. I also enjoyed knowing that the interesting and rustic trellises might be ugly to some but to me they were free!
When I say rustic, I mean rustic. These old fence posts are aged and worn. I simply used a saw, some old bailing wire and a few tie techniques my father showed me and voila! a simple trellis for the rose to climb on for a while until a more permanent solution can be made.
These flower babies need planters and soon. Now that I have the hang of the trellises, I should be brave enough to make the planters. My plan is to make them at least 10 gallon size. The main problem is that there is only so much time in the day and week. I am already overextended beyond belief.
