I have 15 gal pots (just not big enough for the extra tomatoes I seem so determined to grow and I'm outta space for new beds) so I'm looking for the 25 gal pots which are kinda unusual since most growers at that point use the wooden boxes-- Every few years I'll look for them and usually strike out. The 25 gals are large and round and have holes on the sides of the bottom... I have a half dozen but they're packed with Orienpet lilies in a custom soil mix that are just sprouting and I'm loathed to move at this point... they will not do as well in the 15 gal which heat up too much even shaded for the lilies but the 25 gal really helps with keeping the roots cooler and more insulated... I have called around to some growers and haven't been successful yet. I know someone posted on here about who had them a while back (2 years ago?) And I thought I'd written it down in my garden journal but alas can't find the note now. The name of the grower is on the tip of my memory but the yellow pages didn't help... any suggestions here are certainly appreciated! It WAS a tree grower too-- [Apparently one grower is selling plastic 24" square plastic containers which I'm completely unfamiliar with. Anyone know what those are like? For $15 each.]

I no longer see the point of even having the saucers. Because in extremely dry hot weather that water in the saucer will be quickly reabsorbed by the plant. There is no one method fits all times. Wet cooler weather with lots of rain, yes you may need to empty the saucers. Hot and dry weather, no as the plant will use it within a short period of time. Think of saucers as a poor-man's form of self-watering containers. We leave water in self-watering containers for short periods of time, right? So for much of the summer heat the water can remain in the saucers just note how long it takes it to disappear. If it is still there 24 hours later, dump it. Dave

A solution of bleach, soap & water soaked for an hour or so should kill most pathogens. Then, obviously, rinse well and let dry. As far as getting them from my nursery; I'm in Niagara,Ontario, Canada. I have no idea where you are in the world but I would still recommend you buy or get free from a local greenhouse or garden center. Shipping will cost you so you'll end up paying more than is reasonable, IMO, esp. for used pots.

Yeah - I looked and couldn't find the c-channel I have bought in the past listed at any of the big box stores. Bummer! If you had a tanble saw, it would be no trouble to rip the long leg off + the little hem on the short side so you end up with equal legs. I like the channel because air can get under the it and dry up the water in the saucer, where things like mayo lids & stuff trap water under them or in them for extended periods, which can be not so good. Al