tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post2757801239828924582..comments2024-03-17T01:18:37.936-06:00Comments on Today's Fabulous Finds: Rustic Wood Planter--Watch with me as the [wheat] grass grows!Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-44691528744397811682019-04-17T21:06:38.979-06:002019-04-17T21:06:38.979-06:00To FunkyCatLife: I'm sure your cats love it! T...To FunkyCatLife: I'm sure your cats love it! Thank you!<br />Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745558344317864010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-43253311711141125072019-04-15T14:23:37.399-06:002019-04-15T14:23:37.399-06:00Love this! I grow wheatgrass in a cute little meta...Love this! I grow wheatgrass in a cute little metal pot from Ikea - only ever grow it for my cats though, never really thought to turn it into more of a centerpiece as well! Especially since they Insist on jumping on the kitchen table anyways!FunkyCatLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086823705118433035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-78282038123107418592019-03-26T22:57:29.768-06:002019-03-26T22:57:29.768-06:00To Kelley: Yes, you should try it, it's so fun...To Kelley: Yes, you should try it, it's so fun to grow! I haven't ever tried keeping it out of the light for that long. I've learned since this post about root hairs, in this case you are right, it was root hairs. Unfortunately I have had mold grow on my wheat grass a couple of times though when it was too wet. Thanks so much for your comment, have fun with your centerpieces. :)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745558344317864010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-34342371963403373912019-03-26T11:45:29.905-06:002019-03-26T11:45:29.905-06:00I know it has been years since you posted this but...I know it has been years since you posted this but I love it! I was going to do fake tall grass in my 4ft window box on my kitchen island but maybe I will try this instead. I have grown a few things but never wheat grass so this may be fun. Most recently I started growing my microgreens(so far just kale). Have you tried keeping them in darkness (damp but not wet) for 3-4 days until they sprout and then introduce the light the last few days (microgreens only take 10 days to go from seed to ready to eat and they are so good!). Also you never had mold, the white hairs on the roots are referred to as "root hairs". Also, I saw that you were going to try and make them for a golf party, and you just gave me a great idea for party centerpieces! Good luck and thank you for the inspiration!Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02146116797136013769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-43602553965966928552014-03-07T07:49:21.727-07:002014-03-07T07:49:21.727-07:00To beau.shaunalee: Sixteen, that will keep you bus...To beau.shaunalee: Sixteen, that will keep you busy for awhile! You will feel like Spring has arrived. :) Thanks for your comment!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-35110134072157513612014-03-06T23:11:48.848-07:002014-03-06T23:11:48.848-07:00It isn't mold, it is the little hairs coming a...It isn't mold, it is the little hairs coming alive that eventually turn into roots. Great post, I'm make 16 of these right now.beau.shaunaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12313575919307759046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-62438634937906026432013-01-04T11:02:52.211-07:002013-01-04T11:02:52.211-07:00I love the idea. Im going to try this:)I love the idea. Im going to try this:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05665447684797436622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-10513417003117828582012-10-04T20:50:05.938-06:002012-10-04T20:50:05.938-06:00Trisha that's such a fun idea! I'm sure y...Trisha that's such a fun idea! I'm sure your boxes will look great and your dad is going to love them!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-33105762289044548972012-10-04T19:52:01.953-06:002012-10-04T19:52:01.953-06:00Thanks, I did the math but just had to be sure lol...Thanks, I did the math but just had to be sure lol making these for my dads 60th party going to put golf tee and flag on top hope they turn out as good as yours!Trishanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-72245911156305491692012-10-04T19:29:44.814-06:002012-10-04T19:29:44.814-06:00Oh no, I'm sorry I didn't realize I typed ...Oh no, I'm sorry I didn't realize I typed in the wrong measurements. It should be 1"x4"x6'. I was way off! (It will really measure 3 1/2" wide.)( I hope it didn't cause you too much trouble. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-5274391190244236262012-10-04T17:27:53.332-06:002012-10-04T17:27:53.332-06:00I can't find the wood needed the only fencing ...I can't find the wood needed the only fencing is 6' not 8' where did you find it? Just to be sure it was a 1x 3 x 8Trishanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-52855563554419003412012-04-02T22:25:36.387-06:002012-04-02T22:25:36.387-06:00I love the idea of Daffodils growing with the whea...I love the idea of Daffodils growing with the wheat grass! I'm sure it looks so pretty and smells so wonderful! I'm going to try it myself, thanks for sharing this. :)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-81786106118852316042012-04-02T12:01:22.398-06:002012-04-02T12:01:22.398-06:00Loved the wheat grass planter. We are still forcas...Loved the wheat grass planter. We are still forcasting chance of snow, so I had my husband build me a planter. I bought some miniture daffadil starts at Walmart and planted them at the same time as the wheat they have been blooming away, but with little sun it took my grass a while to start but it is finally coming. Put the box in my kitchen window, LOVE IT. ThanksTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974608724992774856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-15382001916669898772012-03-14T13:15:27.720-06:002012-03-14T13:15:27.720-06:00This is so beautiful!! Thank you for showing a no...This is so beautiful!! Thank you for showing a non-grower like me how easy it is!! :) I showed it to my husband and he liked it so much he's ready to build me a box!! :)~ Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703471625303036611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-80561756843727205252012-03-13T06:48:06.858-06:002012-03-13T06:48:06.858-06:00They also sell these already grown as "pet gr...They also sell these already grown as "pet grass". I just bought one for the first time last week for my cats, but they aren't interested in eating it. I think it's the only plant they aren't interested in, so it's good to know that I can grow my own easily. Great post! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-46006823414251799592012-03-12T22:42:25.509-06:002012-03-12T22:42:25.509-06:00Yes, you can trim it and will need to several time...Yes, you can trim it and will need to several times through the life of the grass. I just use scissors and 'give it a haircut'. Sometimes I take it outside, but if it's cold I just hold it over the garbage. The first box that I planted was ready to be thrown out on day 21, so it was green for around 2 weeks, but I think I over-watered it. The second set of boxes that I planted are on day 15. I'm keeping track to see if they do any better. A friend planted some in a deep pot and it has lasted for several weeks. I'm wondering if it's because it has more depth for the roots. The roots in the boxes eventually become so bound, that I think it stunts the growth of the grass, but I'm in no way an expert on the subject, so I could very well be wrong. :)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-53294554716744169102012-03-12T21:04:23.999-06:002012-03-12T21:04:23.999-06:00Does the wheat stop growing? Or do you need to tri...Does the wheat stop growing? Or do you need to trim it or something if you were going to use it as a decoration indoors? Did you find out how long it will last?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-59401441315620235602012-03-11T15:45:03.055-06:002012-03-11T15:45:03.055-06:00These are beautiful! Pinning this to my tea party ...These are beautiful! Pinning this to my tea party board as I think these would make adorable party favors planted in old tea cups! Thanks for the information!Lauren @ My Wonderfully Madehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728384738339919639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-47830509820875987542012-03-02T20:29:41.635-07:002012-03-02T20:29:41.635-07:00To Rachel: I didn't ever measure the amount o...To Rachel: I didn't ever measure the amount of wheat that I ended up using, but I think if you soak 1/2 cup of wheat (or a little more to be sure) that will give you enough to cover the soil in the box and you will most likely have extra. I guessed and ended up throwing some out, but at .58/lb I didn't feel too bad about it.:) Place the wheat in a bowl with at least twice as much water as wheat so there is plenty of water for the wheat to expand. If you need to add more water you can, basically the wheat just needs to be submerged. Let me know if you have any more questions! :)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-20641868079043640982012-03-02T19:03:19.219-07:002012-03-02T19:03:19.219-07:00how much wheat for the little box you made and how...how much wheat for the little box you made and how big of a bowl of water and how much water????Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12596441763297147760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-19231643339327699372012-02-27T13:54:24.111-07:002012-02-27T13:54:24.111-07:00you've helped me make up my mind to grow me so...you've helped me make up my mind to grow me some wheat grass again this year - FOR SURE! your version is LOVELY and fresh and springy! yum! i'm also your newest linky follower & would love to have ya pop over for a visit anytime! <br /><br />www.NorthernCottage.net{northern cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02042071719870573273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-37947830705717203312012-02-27T00:31:16.409-07:002012-02-27T00:31:16.409-07:00Wow, I have ALWAYS wanted to try growing wheat gra...Wow, I have ALWAYS wanted to try growing wheat grass. You make me think I could almost pull it off! :) Thanks for sharing, Janet!! Love your day by day photos!!Alison @ Oopsey Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313320614125599031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-34364375214665259792012-02-21T13:51:44.014-07:002012-02-21T13:51:44.014-07:00This is awesome, great tutorial!This is awesome, great tutorial!Astaraelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195748905914404818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-77600285567236620052012-02-21T10:18:07.310-07:002012-02-21T10:18:07.310-07:00To Steph: I can't say enough how fun it was t...To Steph: I can't say enough how fun it was to grow the wheat grass. Maybe it's partly because I can't wait for spring! Thank you for your sweet comment and for reading my blog, comments like yours keep me posting. :) What I know about woodworking, I've learned from my Dad and I'm so grateful to him for it. My Dad's a very talented carpenter and I'm excited to be showing you a couple of the things he's made very soon!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-40665626376014550332012-02-21T08:32:33.391-07:002012-02-21T08:32:33.391-07:00I've always wanted to do this and never have ...I've always wanted to do this and never have done it. But my girls follow your blog too and we're excited to try it this year. I love your blog Janet. Very creative! And your dad must be proud of your wood working skills. I need a tutorial from you!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431684542672323120noreply@blogger.com