One of my wonderful co-workers was in need of some large pots to bury a couple of plants in hopes of controlling them. She didn't want to spend the money for something new, so asked if I had any I'd be willing to trade for a plant. Duh! Like she had to ask?! So I gave her two big black plastic cheapo pots and in return she brought me some Papyrus since she knew I have the container ponds. Papyrus ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden ) And the freebie today from another co-worker (who I found out is a master gardener) was a "clump" of Cast Iron Plant. She said it needed mostly shade. I almost passed on it, but when she said it would be okay in a large pot.... I had a :idea: moment. The Camphor tree in the back yard provides shade practically year round. I have a couple of pretty good sized pots and actually grabbed one and started to fill it with soil... and another one of those :idea: moments. This one, I called my WWSD (What Woulda Stewbie Do). So, I put the plastic pot back and grabbed and old canning pot that has just been waiting for it's own plant. cast iron plant ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden ) And because of the fire ants here, it needed to be raised off the ground. Guess what... another :idea: Also just waiting to be used out the garden... an old fire grate from my grandpa's barn. I believe it is cast iron. old pot & grate ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )
Really nice looking plants, I love freebies like that. I have a few Cast Iron plants that last year were in shade but since we had a couple of in the way trees taken down last fall they are getting too much sun already this spring. They will find a new home in the north bed....as soon as I remember or am reminded of where all the Hosta are in that bed.
