2 Liter Bottle Greenhouse

maximavswife

14 years ago

Found this while surfing today. Too bad we don't use 2 liter bottles :(

Kath

Here is a link that might be useful: Bottle greenhouse

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nonacook
14 years ago
I guess if it was done by a school and all the kids brought bottles.....
Wouldn't take long to collect them!
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katishooked
14 years ago
I think this is cool. Just think of the possibilities of using green ones with the clear to make patterns. Ha TFS

Kat
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I thought I saw something on this forum about watering along the lines of what you've mentioned. The person takes a 5-7 gallon plastic bucket. Drills a hole in the side. Into the hole goes one end of some vinyl tubing. The other end is placed by the plant that is to be watered. The top of the bucket is covered to keep out things that could clog up the tubing. I found a couple 5 gallon buckets the day after I read the post. I then popped over to the local hardware store and picked up some 3/16 OD 1/8 ID vinyl tubing - the smallest they had. I'll be experimenting next week with the watering device on a couple of watermelon plants. In the past, I tried the 2 liter method by burying the bottle right next to the plant. Screwed up in that the hole I put in the bottle was too big and the water was all gone within a couple hours. The bucket and tube method does bear some promise however.
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What an amazing project for elementary school kids. If they all started saving 2 liter bottles and took them to school to collect, by January they would have enough and then the greenhouse, reuse/recycle, planting lessons could begin. They could grow flowers to plant at the school, or even vegies. My MIL goes through one 2 liter per day (minimum). I bet it wouldn't take long to get enough to experiment with. So what if it only lasts a year or two. Just keep saving for replacements.
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dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
14 years ago
I would not like to do anything like that unless I know the material can stand up to UV exposure.

You don't want to have to rebuild in a couple of years.

dcarch
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flower2sew
14 years ago
How cool is that!

Dawn
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tennesseetrash
14 years ago
Very fun hands-on project for kids, while teaching how easy it can be to recycle things with thought and planning. Gonna send the link to my sis-in-law who teaches middle school age kids.

As to how long it'll last, probably a few years at least. Maybe 15 or 20. Something to consider though. Too bad the bottles last 1000 years in landfills, mainly because they are packed too tight for air to get in for the decomposition process.

~tenderlee
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beck_wi
14 years ago
How cool is that? i'm saving that one. I know I'll never be able to do it, so I'll put it in the dream folder.
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cait1
14 years ago
Even if they do break down in a few years, it will give the next batch of school kiddies the chance to see how to make one. The wood should still be reusable.

I think it's a great idea! TFS, Kath!
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spedigrees z4VT
14 years ago
What an innovative project! These kids deserve a prize for their work, as do those who drew up the plans and helped them build it. I'd love to see after photos of the plants growing in this little oasis.
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socalliegal
14 years ago
Great idea for the kids..I wonder if they could just re-string them if they had to to re-furbish if they crack from the sun.
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marleneann
14 years ago
What a great project!

Pity more children weren't introduced to gardening.
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