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If you enjoy growing your own potted plants and would like a stylish way of displaying them inside the home, then this month's project could be just what you need. I've been admiring living walls and hanging gardens for some time now, and decided to create an achievable small-scale … View moreIf you enjoy growing your own potted plants and would like a stylish way of displaying them inside the home, then this month's project could be just what you need. I've been admiring living walls and hanging gardens for some time now, and decided to create an achievable small-scale version to house small pots and fresh herbs in my kitchen. These shelves are affordable and easy to make, and ideal for apartments and smaller homes without much garden space.
For this project you will need:
• 1 length of untreated pine 20mm thick and 120mm wide
• Hand saw or skill saw, sandpaper
• Drill with 72mm hole saw drill bit and 7.5mm drill bit (for 7mm rope)
• 9 x 9cm terracotta pots
• White synthetic general purpose rope 7mm x 10m, 8 x white plastic cable ties
• Resene Colorwood Whitewash, speed brush or synthetic paintbrush
• Various herbs or small plants
Step one: Cut your length of pine into three pieces, each 600mm long. You can do this with either a hand saw or a skill saw. Once cut, give them a sand.
Step two: Measure out the placement of your holes that will hold the terracotta pots. I spaced mine out at 150mm centres. Repeat these markings for all three lengths of timber.
Step three: Using a drill with a hole saw attachment, cut out 72mm (D) sized holes to fit your terracotta pots. I practised first on a spare cut of timber I had lying around, to make sure that the hole I was drilling was the right size. For my 9cm pots, I found that 72mm ensured a good fit. Tidy up each hole with a light sand.
Step four: Now you need to cut the holes for your rope. Measure in 20mm from each corner and mark your drilling spot. Use a 7.5mm drill bit to make one hole in each corner (the size drill bit you use will depend on the thickness of the rope you are using to hang your shelves – adjust accordingly). Repeat for all three lengths of timber.
Step five: To achieve a fresh, clean look I used Resene Colorwood Whitewash interior wood stain. There are lots of colours to choose from, so you could pick whichever best suits the timber you are using and where the finished project will be hanging. I applied two coats of Whitewash using a speed brush, or synthetic brush.
Step six: Cut your rope into four equal lengths and thread each length through the corner holes of your shelves starting from the bottom. Tie each length of rope into a knot on the underside of the bottom shelf, so the bottom shelf rests on these knots.
Step seven: Adjust the placement of your shelves until you get them evenly spaced. Make sure you allow room for the pots to sit in the shelves, and room for your plants to grow of course. I spaced my shelves at 200mm apart. Secure the undersides of your remaining shelves with cable ties, they are a good solution because they aren't hugely visible and they don't budge. Trim the long ends of the cable ties once in place.
Step eight: Add your pots and plants, and hang in your chosen spot. Make sure that you use hooks that can safely take the weight of your shelves.
DIY with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
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Albert Einstein is credited with having said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I don't agree with his use of the word insanity, but I do think that stupid would fit the description. And, anyone who thinks that using the… View moreAlbert Einstein is credited with having said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I don't agree with his use of the word insanity, but I do think that stupid would fit the description. And, anyone who thinks that using the same electoral system and the same people for Tauranga's next election will produce different results is displaying that kind of stupidity.
For the last decade or so Tauranga has used a mixed system consisting of 6 ward councillors and 5 at large councillors. In November the widely experienced members of the Government appointed Observer Team expressed the opinion that the mixed system had contributed to some of the problems that were holding the City back.
In a few weeks' time the council will publish its initial proposal for representation and it is likely to include the option of having all councillors elected at large; that is, from across the whole City, and for community boards to be established. Having boards will ensure that locals can have a say about what happens in their community.
If the people of Tauranga want different - and better - results than they have been getting, they should get behind these two proposals.
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We have a fully self contained downstairs flat available for rent, Aug 10th.
Currently fully furnished but could be mostly emptied if need be. Could also be suitable for an office.
One block from the beach and one block from Papamoa Plaza.
Comes with reasonable use of power and water and … View moreWe have a fully self contained downstairs flat available for rent, Aug 10th.
Currently fully furnished but could be mostly emptied if need be. Could also be suitable for an office.
One block from the beach and one block from Papamoa Plaza.
Comes with reasonable use of power and water and unlimited fibre internet.
Independent front and rear entrance.
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We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime… View moreWe may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime example of how we pioneer the way for our residents.
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