Ask Ian: Container Gardening

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2011
  • Ian Cooke is a world-renowned horticulturist and has observed plants across 50 countries and received numerous awards from the Royal Horticultural Society in England.
    "Container Planting" is the first of many from the "Ask Ian" video series on YourGardenShow.com

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  • @kerryandesthycarlyle1552
    @kerryandesthycarlyle1552 Před 4 lety +34

    Blew me away!! I am an amateur gardener and this is an amazing way of pot planting. I'm looking forward to my gardening day tomorrow. Thank you !!

    • @maryedwards-simpson3060
      @maryedwards-simpson3060 Před rokem +6

      As someone who has been gardening for well over 50 years, a small piece of advice, if I may. If you notice in the video, none of his plants were 'root bound'. Meaning the roots were not visibly growing in a large circle around the soil in the shape of the pot. So they had plenty of room to stretch out into the soil of the new container. His method looks like it will work well because of that. But if your plants are root bound when you take them from the smaller pots, you really need to loosen those roots. That gives them a better chance of growing outward into the new soil and a better survival rate. Cause they are looking for water throughout the new soil wherever you place water, rather than continuing to grow in that tight circle.

  • @bagpipes978
    @bagpipes978 Před 3 lety +69

    That is truly the most BRILLIANT planting trick I have ever seen!! I will always incorporate this from now on...whether I'm planting just one plant in a pot or multiple plants in one container. Thank you so much for sharing this information!! Game changer!!!❤❤❤❤🙃🙃🙃🙃

    • @pushpamitha430
      @pushpamitha430 Před 2 lety +7

      Excellent idea 👍💡☺️

    • @stompthedragon4010
      @stompthedragon4010 Před rokem +1

      Agree. In fact I have always been afraid to try planting large mixed containers. This was a wonderful demo and info

  • @mare6851
    @mare6851 Před rokem +5

    You’re brilliant. I planted some two lavender plants yesterday and used your amazing technique. It worked so well. Sir, you’re brilliant.

  • @dianamccumbers9612
    @dianamccumbers9612 Před 4 lety +14

    I never thought of planting like that . I always have trouble digging holes then trying to get them it before the dirt collapses. Thank you.

  • @tigerdeer
    @tigerdeer Před 7 lety +590

    Oh my god, the best advice I have had for potting in ages! This is brilliant. Thank you so much. I only saw your thumbnail and got intrigued to see what the five pots were doing in a bigger pot. Excellent. Thanks!

  • @mommycares2107
    @mommycares2107 Před 5 lety +20

    I had to give this video a like! I was thinking why would he put the plant pot inside of a pot instead of putting the plant directly into the soil, but this is an awesome idea that I’m going to do from now on. This is by far the best method I’ve ever seen! Simply awesome!

  • @justme7303
    @justme7303 Před 4 lety +13

    I am excited to do this! I just had all the bushes removed from around my pool and am doing the landscaping myself. This was by far the best instructional I have seen for putting together colors/plants! Thank you!!!

  • @WokwithLan
    @WokwithLan Před rokem +2

    This planter made from a coconut shell is such a creative idea! It's not only sustainable but also adds a natural touch to any space. I love how the coconut shell is repurposed into something functional and beautiful. Great job on the craftsmanship! 🌱🥥

  • @ladylena1918
    @ladylena1918 Před 4 lety +123

    Best gardening tip I've seen in ages! I'm going to try this. Update 2020: Tried it last week - works brilliantly. Thanks again

  • @nsloane5384
    @nsloane5384 Před 5 lety +113

    THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!! Just in time for my patio container potting. I'm 66 years old & this is the best system I've seen so far!!

  • @lulu486
    @lulu486 Před 3 lety +54

    This is such a “why didn’t I think of this” moment 😭 I was struggling so bad, all the plants were covered in dirt and I couldn’t place them so nice and “full”

  • @jragnes
    @jragnes Před 3 lety +8

    Best tip ever! I struggled with this every year and I think you JUST made my spring gardening a 100 times easier for this year. I'm a zone 3a so I can't plant yet as we still have some nights where the Temps are in the mud 20's but now I'm so excited for middle end of May! Why didn't I think of this over the past 30 years?

  • @delysmith
    @delysmith Před 9 lety +26

    This is the best method of planting a container I've seen. I will definitely use this method from now on. Thanks for sharing!

  • @kristaharmon7584
    @kristaharmon7584 Před 5 lety +8

    I'm watching this in the month of March so I am very grateful for this information! I love potted flowers for my deck and now I can have healthy and colorful blooms! Thank you!

  • @natapy
    @natapy Před 4 lety +9

    Taking a break from working out in the yard getting my yard in order for the year after moving in last fall... This is incredible. I love it!

  • @lindahandley5267
    @lindahandley5267 Před 4 lety +10

    Ian, you are SO cool! I thought I knew everything about flowers and pots, but your method of putting the small pots in first is brilliant. It will make it so much easier. I love doing 'thrillers, fillers and spillers.' They are so beautiful and you can do so many different combinations.

  • @karenmcclorey-qrrealty1290
    @karenmcclorey-qrrealty1290 Před 5 lety +13

    That was a great potted plant idea! Thank you so much...perfect timing for me since Spring just started.

  • @angnbama
    @angnbama Před 5 lety +17

    Thank you! I learned so much! Can't wait to start it the right way!

  • @megancampbell3914
    @megancampbell3914 Před 3 lety +10

    wow, I can't wait to try these combined ideas - immersing the plants before repotting them, and using the pots to create the spots to plant. Brilliant.

  • @terriwallacker1867
    @terriwallacker1867 Před 4 lety +5

    I learned so much from this video. Thank you very much. I've been doing container gardening for years, but these are the best and most helpful ideas I've ever seen. Brilliant!

  • @cherycecampbell-davis703
    @cherycecampbell-davis703 Před 5 lety +24

    I love you! You get straight to the point and your information is valuable!!! Thank you so much!

  • @kimg968
    @kimg968 Před 5 lety +17

    Oh my god. How absolutely brilliantly simple. THANK YOU!!

  • @victoriarebeck8715
    @victoriarebeck8715 Před 4 lety +20

    Makes so much sense, and it is easy. I look forward to trying this.

  • @JackMontana69
    @JackMontana69 Před 2 lety +3

    When I was new in plant collections/gardening I always watched on youtube how to do this and how to do that. Got a lot of ideas and techniques. Until I bumped into your channel and this video specifically. I always do this techniques either from my indoor or my outdoors plants.
    Thank you and I appreciate it. Happy Planting! 🌵 , 🌲 , 🌷

  • @vinceberardini9709
    @vinceberardini9709 Před 5 lety +24

    Being a "steadfast" believer in container growing as seen on my CZcams channel "Gardening With Vincenzo", I am always pleased to see what other enthusiasts are doing and enjoyed your video!
    Thanks for sharing !

  • @dianeholm6858
    @dianeholm6858 Před 5 lety +8

    I absolutely LOVE this idea! I have been gardening for years, so simple yet time saving! Thanks Ian!

  • @joysimpson9996
    @joysimpson9996 Před 2 lety +6

    I am so glad I saw this planting method and I love how clearly you explained the process. You’re right about small pots drying out! New subscriber!

  • @janicehilton8884
    @janicehilton8884 Před 4 lety +7

    Ian Cook, you've changed my entire pattern for planting. I am SO GRATEFUL to you. Thanks so, so much. :-) This year will be awesome thanks to your techniques.

  • @eveh6897
    @eveh6897 Před 8 lety +5

    I was on the verge of discovering this but I still wasn't leaving the pots in. This is brilliant!

  • @melissapaul3348
    @melissapaul3348 Před 8 lety +8

    Brilliant! have never seen a container planted that way, can't wait to do this myself! Thank you!

  • @deebowhite4199
    @deebowhite4199 Před 3 lety +4

    Everyone already commented on what I wanted to say. THIS WORKED PERFECTLY! EASY TO DO AND BEST PLANTING TIP/TRICK EVER!

  • @CraftyMomma05
    @CraftyMomma05 Před 3 lety +16

    Wow, I had not seen this before--I will be sure to use this method from now on! No more mess and broken plants trying to plant them directly into the soil. Thank you so much for this video!

  • @erinf4110
    @erinf4110 Před 5 lety +10

    For the love of all things gardening.........brilliant and even for a seasoned gardener an eye opener. Thank you!

  • @susanneschmidtcruz7156
    @susanneschmidtcruz7156 Před 5 lety +86

    After all these years of struggling to make gorgeous pots I will do this. This is brilliant. Thank you.

  • @Soo_Blessed
    @Soo_Blessed Před 4 lety +8

    Wish I could say I thought of that and I've been doing it for years BUT I have not
    I'm 67 and God bless you for this technique I'll be able to enjoy more gardening because
    I certainly will have more energy 🌿

  • @MichellesHandmadeCreations
    @MichellesHandmadeCreations Před 4 lety +15

    Such a clever technique for potting plants. It can be a real hassle to fill in the soil around the plants. TFS!

  • @talentlover2
    @talentlover2 Před 7 lety +9

    Ian, this is breath-taking and stunning! Brilliant! THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH!!!!!

  • @lindacoleman6491
    @lindacoleman6491 Před 5 lety +6

    I love this video. It has taught me how easy it is for making a beautiful flower container. Thank you

  • @bettyblakley4157
    @bettyblakley4157 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome tip! Most of the time I struggle with planting multi plants in a container! This is perfect!

  • @susans.3409
    @susans.3409 Před 4 lety +5

    Wow! That’s incredible! Hope you’re doing well with all this quarantine going on now! Thank you and praying for you!❤️

  • @janevt.5914
    @janevt.5914 Před 5 lety +9

    Wow, I will definitely try this approach to planting up large planters! Just amazing! 🌞

  • @pamelad9834
    @pamelad9834 Před 5 lety +4

    Yes, I agree with you "Tigerdeer", best advice ever! Thank you, Ian, for sharing. I will be using your method this year when I plant my container gardens.

  • @ranger2316
    @ranger2316 Před 2 lety +2

    What a COOL trick! Thank you so much for bringing us along! I am so eager to get out and try this around my pool patio.

  • @dorisjustine5040
    @dorisjustine5040 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing this. I had been planting flowers for years but this idea never came to my mind. Only when I watch your channel and that's it. I will definitely do this.

  • @charliesanyang5965
    @charliesanyang5965 Před 5 lety +7

    Excellent idea. I am blown away by the simplicity. 😁👍🏼😁

  • @marshahostetler
    @marshahostetler Před 5 lety +4

    I love this technique and right before I start planting my containers! Thank you so much

  • @a4eyg32
    @a4eyg32 Před 2 lety +18

    I’ve been doing this idea for years and it’s absolutely brilliant plants grow lovely there’s no damage to them and above all the plants stay clean of compost

  • @karenhill3970
    @karenhill3970 Před 2 lety +1

    That was so informative. Thank you so much Mr Cooke. Gardener fr Texas ,USA.🇺🇲🦋🌺🌺🌺

  • @sofializzy4519
    @sofializzy4519 Před 5 lety +4

    YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!! I've known about submerging technique but I NEVER thought about using it with container gardening!!!

  • @thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319

    Thanks Ian!! This is the very first of your videos that I watched. You have given me confidence enough to think that I will not be a brown thumb this spring.

  • @tinamarieschaffer-sick4456

    Incredibly easy. If only I had watched this days earlier, it would have saved me so much grief. Great tips. Thank you, Ian.

  • @rosejohnson6050
    @rosejohnson6050 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you SO much for this absolutely brilliant tip Ian ... definitely the best container growing tip I've ever heard and believe me, I've been container growing for decades!!!
    I also love your advice on submersion prior to planting... Cannot wait to get my summer bedding planted out. I'm hooked on your channel now!!! 👊😘👍

  • @jenniferhenriquez928
    @jenniferhenriquez928 Před 5 lety +5

    You’ve literally changed my life. Thank you!

  • @patriciapehler9461
    @patriciapehler9461 Před 5 lety +6

    Ingenious! I'm definitely going to use this in spring when I plant. OMG, so easy.

  • @sukhdevk.ghuman7407
    @sukhdevk.ghuman7407 Před 2 lety +2

    Oh wow, I love your idea of planting multiple plants into the big pot! Love it.

  • @doreend2811
    @doreend2811 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve done planter pots for years - what a great tip! Thank you for simplifying the process with the perfect size holes to use. 🌸🌼🌸

  • @judithmaryhill4862
    @judithmaryhill4862 Před 5 lety +9

    Thank you for the helpful tips. I've been doing it all wrong. I can promise you I will be trying this look out in Spring (September in Australia) ❤😊❤

  • @lillywiggles8264
    @lillywiggles8264 Před 5 lety +3

    Love it! Never have been good at plants; you give me encouragement to try again, thank you so much! (From Illinois, USA)

  • @nancyinthegarden3160
    @nancyinthegarden3160 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for your quick instructions without unnecessary jabbering
    Live your straightforward approach

  • @debrabennet6380
    @debrabennet6380 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you . I am so pleased to see all these tips in one video. I've had so many failures with trying to grow a variety of flowers or veges in containers.
    I can now see all the possible things I have done wrong and how to overcome those problems.

  • @2techshop
    @2techshop Před 5 lety +6

    Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for these great tips.

  • @nlmeter1
    @nlmeter1 Před 5 lety +4

    I just did this and it worked beautifully!! Thank you so much for such wonderful information!!

  • @jennifervieyra3796
    @jennifervieyra3796 Před 4 lety +11

    Saw this just in time as I am repotting into a large pot tomorrow. I've been putting it off because of the hassle of getting the compost under the leaves and leaving pockets of air - brilliant can't wait for the morning now! Thanks Ian.

  • @elviramcintosh9878
    @elviramcintosh9878 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this demonstration. Who would have thought that something so simple would make such a difference (and with such ease). Greetings from Australia.

  • @MartRam16
    @MartRam16 Před 5 lety +6

    Wow! This was such helpful information! Thank you so much! I’ve never seen anyone plant potted plants like this. Definitely will be trying this. Thank u!

  • @julietsuperstarable
    @julietsuperstarable Před 5 lety +5

    Absolutely brilliant method I shall be using it from now on. Thank you so much.

  • @margaretrangel7110
    @margaretrangel7110 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you Ian... can’t wait to get back in my greenhouse and start potting again. Blessings!

  • @dianefontaine8918
    @dianefontaine8918 Před 3 lety +13

    Ian that’s amazing. I just yesterday struggled with planting my outdoor flowers. If ONLY I had watched you before.
    Thank you 🙏👍🇨🇦👏😎💐

  • @averiltiong
    @averiltiong Před 5 lety +14

    WHY DID I NOT SEE THIS EARLIER?!?!?! Arghhh this is by far the easiest method everrrrr why have I never done this???
    Thanks for the tip, it’s going to save me lots of sweat and fumbling and ruined plants 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @feralfan786
    @feralfan786 Před 5 lety +8

    Brilliant!!!! U just saved me many headaches!! Thank You!

  • @martymartyn7829
    @martymartyn7829 Před 4 lety +5

    Spot on❤Love it Ian. I have to comment again. 🌹This is so helpful. So many people want to have plants in a smaller space - porch, deck, courtyard,entry way, terrace, veranda, patio and more. Especially those who live in condos, apartments, flats, granny flat...with limited space who want plants and flowers so they can enjoy the beauty of that touch of life.
    Thanks again.

    • @diananutt1517
      @diananutt1517 Před 2 lety

      🌞🌱🌿 @marty martyn
      I turned to container gardening when it finally sunk in that our yard had too much sand in it and my watering and feeding efforts weren't able to take hold as well.
      I even drilled holes in a child's wading pool, sunk it into the ground to nearly it's rim, and filled it with a wonderful mix of organic rich soil and nutrients. By properly feeding the plants and veggies I planted, the results were amazing!! I actually harvested my first cucumber ever that didn't look like a balloon animal! 😛

  • @rubyisabel7634
    @rubyisabel7634 Před 4 lety +1

    Genius idea! I always end up with the center plant an absolute mess from the compost. I can’t wait to try this. I wish I had known a few weeks ago this when I made all my fuchsia baskets! 🌸

  • @rosemariekury9186
    @rosemariekury9186 Před 5 lety +15

    This is brilliant! Wished I had seen this earlier though. If I have room for a large pot like this will try. Never thought of hydrating a plant like that until I saw this!

    • @brigittestukenbrok2338
      @brigittestukenbrok2338 Před 3 lety

      Thanks that's brilliant greetings from New Zealand

    • @margaretdavis379
      @margaretdavis379 Před 2 lety

      Oh my god I just love the easy way to arrange differ plants and that cut my time thank yu😇❤

  • @oneitalia2312
    @oneitalia2312 Před 5 lety +19

    Ian - you are an absolute genius! WOW!!! I LOVE HOW YOU DID THIS!!! THANK YOU!!
    ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • @jacquelinerogers6492
    @jacquelinerogers6492 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi Ian. What you have done with the plant pots is just amazing, what a brilliant idea. Wish I'd known this years ago but thanks to you I shall pot my plants 'your way' from now on. Thank you for sharing. Btw I've just subscribed to your channel😊🇬🇧

  • @karenp7601
    @karenp7601 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, absolutely brilliant and easy. Thank you so much. Blessings from a Chilean woman who lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada 🇨🇱🇨🇦💜🥂

  • @Iseeangels1
    @Iseeangels1 Před 5 lety +4

    Love this idea....so much easier than fussing with trying to plant a container garden. Thank you.

  • @CheriB314
    @CheriB314 Před 5 lety +76

    Are you kidding me! Best planting hack ever! Brilliant :)

    • @MyElsa1965
      @MyElsa1965 Před 5 lety +1

      Exactly!!!

    • @happy1831
      @happy1831 Před 4 lety

      Love it from Massachusetts 🇺🇸

    • @jintymc9599
      @jintymc9599 Před 4 lety

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    • @missp5152
      @missp5152 Před 4 lety

      @@happy1831 My Granny's brother settled happily in Massachussetts so l guess l may have a few "unclets" over there 🙋‍♀️

  • @JewelMIller56
    @JewelMIller56 Před 4 lety

    That’s absolutely genius! Thank you for showing us that method of planting!

  • @Awesome68ful
    @Awesome68ful Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! Good to chance upon your video! Thanks so much. Brilliant idea.

  • @evelynthomas9560
    @evelynthomas9560 Před 5 lety +6

    I crown you- Master Planter! Never seen that done before thank you!

  • @katgillang
    @katgillang Před 5 lety +87

    It's always the BEST ideas that make us all think "Why didn't I think of that!?" :) Great idea. Thank you.

  • @nicolenewman4378
    @nicolenewman4378 Před 4 lety +10

    Just as the cabin fever of covid-19 isolation starts to set in, someone gives you some inspiration to take your mind off it. Fantastic idea and one that I’ll pass on to others 💐

    • @lindahandley5267
      @lindahandley5267 Před 4 lety +4

      @nicole, I have been working myself to death every single day in the yard for almost 2 months now and every joint and muscle hurts so bad, but It has saved my sanity. The flower beds and vegetable garden look good!

    • @nicolenewman4378
      @nicolenewman4378 Před 4 lety +3

      linda handley Hi thank you for your message, hope your aches and pains have eased off. I’ve tried to do what I can in my garden to keep myself occupied. I have a couple of beautiful plants jasmine, clematis and bleeding hearts. Sadly I cannot do as much as I’d like as I’m riddled with chronic pain head to toe which moves around by body throughout the day.
      Nature definitely helps to heal the soul. I’m in social isolation alone, I cannot find the words to describe how this is making me feel it’s hard going.
      I just hope everyone will observe what they need to do to keep everyone safer and stop this terrible thing spreading around the 🌍 world.

    • @lindahandley5267
      @lindahandley5267 Před 4 lety +3

      @Nicole, like you, pain is my constant companion. Like my mother's whole family, I have osteoarthritis and it is miserable. It's hard to explain to someone just how bad it is, but let me try, LOL. Right now, my left foot feels like someone took a sledge hammer, gave it a good whack, then doused it with gasoline and set fire to it! I used to see my dear family members suffer and never knew it would happen to me. I never want another joint surgery. But, I can't stop moving and just sit. It's hard for me to accept and if I let it, it could turn into depression, but I can't let that happen. I returned to my Catholic faith and it has helped so much. Thanks so much for your sweet reply. We have to stay strong sister! Stay well and safe, things WILL get better!

    • @diananutt1517
      @diananutt1517 Před 2 lety +2

      @@lindahandley5267 🍀🐿🌿
      I really do feel your pain! This crap comes on fast, and aspirin seems the only thing I can use to counter the pain...that and avoiding certain foods. Love your positive attitude and your sense of humor. We will find relief if we don't give up. 💗
      Things like these gardening friend get-togethers and Ian's AMAZING TIPS and great personality help tons!!! Take good care!! 🌞🌱

    • @lindahandley5267
      @lindahandley5267 Před 2 lety +2

      @@diananutt1517 If you're having a garden this year, best of luck and may the pain be gone! 🌺🌻🌼🌷🥀☘🌱🌹🏵🌸💐🧅🥕🌶🍄🥑

  • @PT-MX5RF
    @PT-MX5RF Před 2 lety

    Brilliant! After potting up planters for over 30 years, I stumbled across this video last spring- well it's just as he said do this and stand back and watch them grow! - all the neighbours asked where I had purchased my planters - thinking I had a new source- large pots have never looked better - no damage to any limbs while trying to tuck one more in - no fussing around to ensure there's sufficient soil. I have done the same method this year and will continue for the next 30 years!! ;)

  • @carolhorn6331
    @carolhorn6331 Před 7 lety +52

    Did this today and the results are amazing. Such a great idea!!

  • @cowboycody9467
    @cowboycody9467 Před 5 lety +13

    Brilliant...absolutely brilliant. Thank you!!! 'liked and subscribed'

  • @craftenchant4701
    @craftenchant4701 Před 3 lety +1

    Astounding! And makes complete sense! Thank you so much, Ian. 🌸

  • @bethheerten1132
    @bethheerten1132 Před 3 lety +2

    Just found your channel. I have 5 large pots to fill for my back deck. Will certainly try your method. It looks so simple. I have high hopes my pots turn out well.
    Thank you!

  • @Ladyjojo695
    @Ladyjojo695 Před 5 lety +9

    How easy you make it look. Amazing video. Must try. Thank you 😊

  • @timeenuf4200
    @timeenuf4200 Před 5 lety +5

    Truly ingenious - will try with new spring plantings thank you for sharing.

  • @tomaaron6187
    @tomaaron6187 Před 4 lety +1

    Been gardening for decades...always learning. Thanks a bundle for this articulate presentation Planting time In my part of Canada. My favourite time of the year. Now, I’m off to try out the technique...lots of possibilities.

  • @sueminkel825
    @sueminkel825 Před 4 lety +2

    Absolutely totally creative, time saving. Cannot wait to try this. You are amazing.

  • @HKSaimuimui
    @HKSaimuimui Před 5 lety +3

    I know so many reviews already are said good ideas, yet’ I still have to say’ it’s really a good idea. Thanks Ian.

  • @glennisduthie5565
    @glennisduthie5565 Před 5 lety +5

    What a brilliant way to do this job .... I’ve spent years struggling with this job and then finding I’ve probably not got enough compost in the pot.

  • @janicebradford9780
    @janicebradford9780 Před 3 lety +2

    Ahhhh, those are beautiful without a whole lot of effort because you showed us the correct way. Thanks.

  • @Vintagecharm57
    @Vintagecharm57 Před 3 lety

    I'm watching this in April 2021 - and it is brilliant! Some of the best container advice I've seen. Thank you!

  • @mayakaho1854
    @mayakaho1854 Před 5 lety +11

    Beautiful..great job..thanks for this wonderful idea..👍👍👍👍👍😘😘😘

  • @MichElle-sd6gj
    @MichElle-sd6gj Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you Ian 🇬🇧 from 🇨🇦.

  • @dammfabulus
    @dammfabulus Před 9 měsíci +1

    Why haven't I thought of this before now! Makes container planting so much fun! Genius!!

  • @yannip2083
    @yannip2083 Před rokem +2

    EXCELLENT video! Such a brilliant idea, Ian!