Pots for those that can not afford this hobby

[Leo in N E Illinois]

Verti-Patch - concrete patching compound for thin, vertical patches in concrete - is a cement-polymer blend that will work well for home made concrete pots. There are multiple brands & trade names, they will all mention vertical patching for concrete.

 

[M. Frary]

@M. Frary how are you not all over this thread?

I only check in now and again anymore.

 

[Potawatomi13]

clutch.

Which means? Nest of eggs, small purse..........?

 

[canoeguide]

Which means? Nest of eggs, small purse..........?

Urban Dictionary: Clutch

The ability to perform well on a certain activity at a particular moment, despite external pressures, influences or distractions.

www.urbandictionary.com

 

[Joe Dupre']

I use painted cut-down kitty litter buckets. Cut higher for growing out and lower for more "finished" trees.

 

[Trenthany]

kouka-en:

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when your trees are ready for exhibition, somebody from your local club will surely lend you the perfect pot for it

What about that wood planter?!?! I’d cast it and ask a potter to replicate it! I love the aesthetic!

 

[Trenthany]

This is a saucer for under a pot that I drilled holes in for drainage and wiring. View attachment 267043

This is what I’m looking at for some of mine. Nursery’s carry beautiful pots with matching saucers and I plan to buy just the saucer. Eventually I’ll get some good pots!

 

[Trenthany]

In the US, both Lowe's and Home Depot have recycling racks for 1020 trays/flats, nursery pots, or whatever people bring in to recycle. I browse past every time I'm there and snag anything that I think would be useful. These are perfect for cuttings and projects that just don't need a "real" pot yet.

They do?!?! I’ve never seen them! (Headed to Lowe’s and Home Depot)

 

[Trenthany]

I spent $25 dollars yesterday when I found these on FB marketplace. They’re mass produced junk pots except for the hull the lady had drilled out but still decent looking for a piece you want to look nice. Most of mine are in tubs from warehouse club stores plastic bulb pots or training pots. But I’m new and don’t have anything worth showing yet.

 

[Joe Dupre']

If you got all of that for $25, you did REALLY good. You can get some nice ceramic bowls at the various "dollar stores" and all they need is a couple of holes drilled in them with a carbide hole saw.......probably about $10 on Amazon.

 

[Trenthany]

If you got all of that for $25, you did REALLY good. You can get some nice ceramic bowls at the various "dollar stores" and all they need is a couple of holes drilled in them with a carbide hole saw.......probably about $10 on Amazon.

Broke my heart when I found out that she’s sold dozens of creams, blues, etc, her tools, most of her trees, and other supplies at those kinds of prices before I found the post. She had moved from bonsai to succulents

 

[Joe Dupre']

Trent, keep looking . You'll eventially find pots everywhere. Let people know what you're looking for. I'll bet you'll come home to pots on your front porch. Don't get to thinking that you need to have a "real" bonsai pot. All kinds of containers work for bonsai.

 

[Trenthany]

Trent, keep looking . You'll eventially find pots everywhere. Let people know what you're looking for. I'll bet you'll come home to pots on your front porch. Don't get to thinking that you need to have a "real" bonsai pot. All kinds of containers work for bonsai.

I did a cypress log as one already! Looking at my other cypress logs now as well. Lmao

 

[penumbra]

eBay is all over the place but there are definitely some deals to be had there. I just bought 3 handmade bonsai pots yesterday.

 

[LemonBonsai]

How would I go about joining a club? Is it a facebook thing or how do I get into one? The Toronto Bonsai Society is the closest to me I think but I am unsure of how to 'Join' the club.

Also adding to this conversation of what i've been doing, looking on kijiji for cheap pots that old collectors don't want anymore, and sometimes if your extremely lucky you can find good quality, and bad quality pots in thrift stores like value village.

 

[penumbra]

How would I go about joining a club?

Really, it is just about as easy as showing up at a meeting.