I did a Google search for Irises & Roses and Gardenweb. Found it on the first hit. As for the camera. Okay let me just say that I'm terrible with technology. I can use my computer at work because I've got the best tech support in the world, but I'm intimidated by the fancier cell phones, blackberries, etc. I didn't open my digital camera until a full year after it was given to me for Christmas. I used it while on vacation two weeks ago but haven't tried to download the images to my computer. The instruction manual alone is as thick as my thumb. Why is it necessary to have to take a class in order to use a fricken camera? Of course my partner says I'm terrible with anything outside of my normal routine. I've got an Irish Lap Harp (another X-Mas gift) that has been sitting in its case along with the instruction book and cd for three years. I even bought an electronic tuner - not that I know how to use it. The reason I like gardening is because the technology doesn't keep changing every time I blink. Okay, you have to stay on top of the latest chemicals and creative watering techniques, but the rest is a pretty static skill. And I don't follow landscape fads. Just my two cents worth, Patrick

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Paul, it's been inside since soon after being assembled, so not a chance to rust yet. I think this thing's original purpose was as a school locker accessory, seems to have the same finish, magnetic. (I popped its' tag @ tha thrift store!) Pretty sure it's painted, and equally sure it will start to rust instantly if/as soon as the paint is scratched. Hope it's a planter for a few years, and I intend to hang it from a tree limb for summer. Is rust harmful for plants? I have some cute cookie tins that aren't nice enough for cookies anymore, mostly because of little rust spots. Love their wide, shallow shape, was thinking about putting holes in the bottoms... A pallet is an excellent source of pieces of wood which one can use to make anything they can think of. If you (anyone) investigate nearby businesses, you might find a source of other free wood scraps for the taking, if you ask around (not implying that pallets are always free, or advocating taking anything from anywhere w/o obtaining permission first.) Anyway, with such, we've made various planters with and w/o legs, little plant stands, a few larger tables, a foot rest for computer chair, storage boxes, a potting workbench, shelves. And, as mentioned above, thrift store is also a great place to find unexpected 'garden' items. Hoovb, the pics in the last link are very inspirational!! I can't wait to actually arrange the pots outside again! My overall goal is to have all plants hanging if possible. Getting pots off of sizzling hot porch floor is one reason (I think the sun is appreciated, but not the level of heat, much too hot for bare feet) dogs pees on pots on ground is another, too many worms climb in when on the ground, the porch floor is deteriorating too fast from runoff from plants being watered, and the wind can't blow them over, but the swaying is soothing to watch. Also puts them at eye level, love that. Forgot to mention one thing above, one negative to group pots I've experienced is lop-sidedness. One would turn a singly-potted plant occasionally to keep it symmetrical and upright. When there's a multitude of variously-sized plants, there's usually a mental 'front and back' which can soon manifests into reality if the plant spends an extended time in the same direction. I'm torn between liking both (having a 'good side' vs. symmetry) and feel like I need to decide something on some pots now, after what's already been a long winter inside... but maybe they will look less uneven outside, where the sun is definitely not as 1-sided as being near a window. Does anyone else encounter this conflict?

TJ, it's my understanding that as long as the source is cited, any picture on the web can be pinned. Now, if the source is not there, the original pinner can potentially be in violation of Pinterest's policies. Those of us who frequent the site are encouraged to report any pin that does not credit the original source. Hope that makes you feel better. Karen