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**Cinder & Smoke** · 04-18-2009, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by RICHARD

I took a 5 gallon bucket and cut three 3 inch holes at 0, 90 and 180 degrees
around the midline (half way up).

I also punched some holes in the bottom to keep it drained.

... put it under a south facing eave that gets good sunshine.

I leave the top off the can and he whole kit and kabooble weighs about 35 pounds.

I need to talk this over with Pharmer Donny - the (on the ground) Bucket Pharmer -
to figure out the best placement for acceptable sunlight amounts.

I kinda like your idea of the 0 - 90 - 180 degree spacing so none of them
are forced to grow on the shady side of the bucket.

But

35 pounds, plus another 8 - 16 pounds for water = a pretty HEAVY
40 -50 pounds hanging off one little roof truss.

I need to start deciding a few things - or start *flippin* coins.

**RICHARD** · 04-18-2009, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

I need to talk this over with Pharmer Donny - the (on the ground) Bucket Pharmer -
to figure out the best placement for acceptable sunlight amounts.

I kinda like your idea of the 0 - 90 - 180 degree spacing so none of them
are forced to grow on the shady side of the bucket.

But

35 pounds, plus another 8 - 16 pounds for water = a pretty HEAVY
40 -50 pounds hanging off one little roof truss.

I need to start deciding a few things - or start *flippin* coins.

I have a garage with southeast facing wall where I hung the bucket.

An easy way to find a sunny spot is to wake up early and find the place where you want to hang the plantar. and you can use pieces of tape on a wall or ground you can plot the sunshine as it moves across the area, or find the best area.

I just water the bucket enough to keep the soil moist.

I'll find a way to get you the pics!

**RICHARD** · 05-19-2009, 08:15 PM

We got baby maters! I hadn't noticed 'til today, plus the chile plant is sprouting too! I know I promised photos-In the next week or so!

**RICHARD** · 05-26-2009, 09:16 PM

Hokay!

Here we go!!!

How to make a mater hanger!

L to R

Get your mater plants!

Get yer bucket!

Drill holes in the sides of the bucket with a drill and hole saw attached!

Line the bucket with window mesh/screen-I stapled it to the sides to keep it in place!

**RICHARD** · 05-26-2009, 09:25 PM

More....

L to R...

Cut an 'X" into the mesh

Fill the planter with potting soil up to the level of the holes.

I figured this out when I made one for my brother.

Take the plant out of the pot and gently roll a piece of paper around the plant. Make it tight enough so you can push the 'roll' thru the hole in the mesh w/o tearing the plant up. The first time I tried to push the plant thru the mesh it bruised the plant and it went limp for a few days.

Fill it so the soil covers the plant's root and find a place in the sun for them!