[londongardener]

Can anyone think of any cheap pretty container to grow strawberries in ?
I live in London.

[noshed]

All the pound shops have a wide range of plastic things, not all hideous

[Sally A]

I've seen them grown in those hanging flower pouches, don't know how long term that would be.

[splodger]

i would give those terracotta "strawberry / herb" pots a miss - unless you can get hold on an antique one - the modern ones are ?rap

i grow some of my strawbs in an old half barrel - you can get them in many sizes - they do well in there - you could also go for a long slender trough type container - and the fruits can dangle over the sides -they look fab done like that as  they just scream - come and pick me  

[Selkie]

I agree with Splodger, avoid those terracotta strawberry things = though they do make nice ornamental pots

Didn't you grow them in a tower before Londongardener?

[gobs]

I've seen them grown in those hanging flower pouches, don't know how long term that would be.

They last all right, watering them effectively, however, is something I've never yet worked out. :?

[londongardener]

I agree with Splodger, avoid those terracotta strawberry things = though they do make nice ornamental pots

Didn't you grow them in a tower before Londongardener?

I do although I am happy with it is expensive.

I am thinking about a) my runners in loads of pots and b) my future runners from this year.

I want another alternative.  If I put them in the ground the slugs get them all.

Also I have plenty of patio space and not much ground space.

[splodger]

in my half barrel of strawbs - - i put little pots of compost around the base - so when the baby runners reach - they have a nice little bed of their own to nustle up in - i feed and water and nurse them - coz they are sweet little babies - and they can sit in the pots - and still feed off mum - - and when they are old enough - i cut them off - seperate them from their mum and send them to the big strawberry orphanage i have set up down the lottie  

[londongardener]

in my half barrel of strawbs - - i put little pots of compost around the base - so when the baby runners reach - they have a nice little bed of their own to nustle up in - i feed and water and nurse them - coz they are sweet little babies - and they can sit in the pots - and still feed off mum - - and when they are old enough - i cut them off - seperate them from their mum and send them to the big strawberry orphanage i have set up down the lottie  

Where did you get the half barrel from ??

[splodger]

in my half barrel of strawbs - - i put little pots of compost around the base - so when the baby runners reach - they have a nice little bed of their own to nustle up in - i feed and water and nurse them - coz they are sweet little babies - and they can sit in the pots - and still feed off mum - - and when they are old enough - i cut them off - seperate them from their mum and send them to the big strawberry orphanage i have set up down the lottie  

Where did you get the half barrel from ??

i used to deal in antiques - but always had antique pots and tubs for sale outside - i used to buy them in bulk - about £4 a time - but that's going back a bit

i have a top tip for you though - since i like your style - i'll pm you to let you know where to look  

[Selkie]

Splodger gets the International Nice Person Award again

[splodger]

Splodger gets the International Nice Person Award again

 :oops:

you are too kind - rose - and you are tainting my naughty person imagine