We’ve been enviously reading posts from the Northern Hemisphere about the lead up to summer and meanwhile down here in Australia, we’ve just entered winter. It’s getting really cold and frosty so not much is happening in our garden at the moment. Allison from The Lark brightened our day after she brought her garden inside…
Inspiration: Windowsill Garden
Melbourne
Using vintage Twinings Tea Caddies that Allison found at a local op shop, she drilled a couple of drainage holes in the bottom and planted coriander, basil, curly parsley, chamomile and some succulent plants. We love this idea and look- brightening up the kitchen windowsill and there is no more venturing out into the cold weather while cooking. Allison is the woman behind the amazing Lark webstore. Find out more info on her blog here.
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Very cute idea! I think I've found a use for all my old tea tins!
view suzy8track's profile
I like this idea far better than the teacups...
view bepsf's profile
Dumb question. Not being all that adept at tending plants, does rust enter into the equation when you plant inside a metal container like that? To what end? I certainly like the look of it!
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I've seen basil for sale at local farmer's markets planted in metal olive oil cans - very cute!
view Tobermory's profile
Great idea, I should do something similar with my Twinings Tea Caddies (but i only drink the Earl Grey Tea- should start buying the others too...).
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Yes, rust does enter into the tins. I have a begonia that I keep inside a pot, and put that inside an old oatmeal tin. Rust collects in the pool at the bottom.
I wouldn't directly plant anything inside the tin, but keep the plants in a pot, then stick that inside the tin. Rust will poison your plants. I take my begonia out when I water, and make sure I let it dry before sticking it back in. There are also holes along the sides of the tin to let air circulate in there.
I definitely like the look of plants in repurposed tins, but I like keeping my plants alive more.
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Rust won't hurt the plants, but it will ruin your windowsill. And it will eventually ruin the tins, too. If you could line the inside of the containers, you might be OK, but otherwise this just isn't very practical.
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You could always paint the interior & bottom of the tins with a metal paint like rustoleum or the like. That would help deter the rust.
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The water that comes out of the drain holes will also do a number on any wood beneath it. So, if you do go for this project, be sure to place something underneath it for protection.
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I love it!
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I love the look of tins like these. Very cute idea!
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view jessimarie33's profile
Now that is cute!
view Usbek de Perse's profile
Cute! And now I want a Queen Mary tea tin. It's so pretty. I've never heard of Queen Mary tea before.
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