Don't try this at home.
The rubberband broke yesterday. It feels crumbly to the touch, like a rubberband that's been sitting in a drawer for 10 years. Just three weeks in a little hot sun and some cold weather.
Live and learn. I'll start using garden twine to hold the plastic in place.
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Updated 4.18.10 -
We got an email from one of our readers, David.
I use punctured 700c inner tubes for bicycles. First I cut on either side of the stem (air valve) then fold the tire in half and cut it in two. I then use a square knot to fasten the tube around the bucket. Bicycle Shops just throw the inner tubes away so just ask your local shop if they could save you some.Thanks David!
Sincerely,
David
4 comments:
Maybe you could try using nylons to tie your shower caps? Or some elastic? I just discovered your blog, from the Global Bukcets.org. Nice garden system
hey Rob:
Happy to say I gave up nylons when I quit corporate life (and not moment too soon).
I wonder if elastic would disintegrate like the rubberbands did. Maybe old t-shirt strips, which is what I use to tie up plants to the trellis.
Thanks for the good words. We're glad you found us.
I'll put David's email here too, for all (hah!) the RSS comment subscribers.
"I use punctured 700c inner tubes for bicycles. First I cut on either side of the stem (air valve) then fold the tire in half and cut it in two. I then use a square knot to fasten the tube around the bucket. Bicycle Shops just throw the inner tubes away so just ask your local shop if they could save you some.
Sincerely,
David
David: it's a wow concept. great idea--thanks.
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