A new use for an old filing cabinet

@JudyEv (381756)
Rockingham, Australia
May 24, 2018 7:00am CST
We stayed in a caravan park at Bordertown on the border of South Australia and Victoria. The showers there were the best we’ve come across so far – lovely and hot and with good pressure. There were a few quirky bits and pieces around the park and this one took my eye. An old filing cabinet has been recycled as a place to grow plants. I thought it was pretty neat and a good way of using an old cabinet. Plants can be grown in all sorts of containers. Boots also make good plant pots.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 May 18
Talk about filing away plants.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
It looks a bit odd stuck out there on its own.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
@lnillerman We have one in our office but it's wooden.
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caopaopao
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
24 May 18
I t's creative. I like the idea.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
We have an old wooden one in our office but it wouldn't last long if I filled it with plants.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
24 May 18
That's pretty neat. It can save our mother Earth for that.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
25 May 18
@JudyEv I agree.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
One less bit of rubbish going on the rubbish tip.
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rakski
@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
24 May 18
oh yes, that is a good use of old filing cabinets
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rakski
@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
25 May 18
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
I'm not sure what else a filing cabinet could be used for.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May 18
@rakski Wow, that's clever too. I hadn't thought of turning it on its side. Thanks for posting the photo.
peachpurple
@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
24 May 18
that is an unique way to plant flowers
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
It would be good for herbs I think.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May 18
@peachpurple I guess anything that didn't grow too tall.
peachpurple
@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
25 May 18
@JudyEv what type of herbs?
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Robin
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
24 May 18
That is interesting! Is that colored chalkboard paint? Could be great for notes/ announcements
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
I don't know what sort of paint it is but I think it would be something more permanent than chalkboard paint.
ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74988)
• United States
26 May 18
That is pretty neat! The plant in the middle drawer doesn't look like it's fairing as well as the others though.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74988)
• United States
29 May 18
@JudyEv true it would look a bit odd there by itself. Maybe a few plants in boots around it or other Interesting planners.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 May 18
I think the cabinet needs to be surrounded by other quirky things. And no, the plants weren't looking the best.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
25 May 18
Is it a wooden cabinet?
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
25 May 18
@JudyEv If it is painted it will not.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
@allknowing Perhaps not. It will certainly last longer.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
It's metal but I guess it will rust in time.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
24 May 18
Wow, that is really kool. Thanks for the ideas, I have a few old barn boots that I have worn holes in now I'll see if some of the seeds I have will germinate in those old boots.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
25 May 18
Oh wow, they painted the old boots @JudyEv ?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
I thought I had a photo of 'planted boots' but I can't find it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May 18
@rebelann Sometimes they paint them. I do online jigsaws and there are puzzles there showing planted boots.
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19701)
• India
25 May 18
That sure is creative.Who would have thought an old filing cabinet could be used in this way.
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19701)
• India
25 May 18
@JudyEv True.Will look more even and pleasing to the eye.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
It might be nice planted with herbs.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14782)
• Ireland
24 May 18
@judyev And how was the privacy of the showers? A good stout, well-fitted door just makes the experience complete.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
Checking the doors is the first thing I do. Some in Germany didn't have doors and I had to put a bag on my head (that's a joke).
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May 18
Very creative.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 May 18
@JudyEv Yes it is.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May 18
It's surprising what people come up with.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
25 May 18
@JudyEv I like what they did to the filing cabinets. I think that is very creative.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
I'm not sure if I like it or not although I did say it was neat. I'd perhaps put herbs in it.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
25 May 18
@JudyEv ok Judy.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (112717)
• United States
26 May 18
In a strange sort of way that actually works.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 May 18
I don't think I'd do it really now I've been looking at it for while.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (112717)
• United States
1 Jun 18
@JudyEv Me either. It would not fit my yard. Still...
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
24 May 18
It's creative, but not something I like a lot, I prefer plants in boots and even in old bath tubs.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
It's not my favourite either. Old baths look really nice when planted with flowers.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
25 May 18
@JudyEv The old wood basins look very nice. Furniture made with metal are not my favorite.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
24 May 18
People spend a good bit on old shoes and boots with flowers in them at the plant auction. I know the amish love getting money for their throw away shoes.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
25 May 18
@JudyEv I think its funny. I always have old shoes around, if I wanted those I would just buy the flowers cheaper
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
That's interesting that they are worth money at the auction.
James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
27 May 18
I wonder if you grow a "fileodendron" in a cabinet like that? Or boutonnieres in a boot?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 May 18
Haha. Well done! I'm trying to come up with something clever but it's not to be. Maybe next time.
Anindita Sengupta
@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
25 May 18
Gumboots would do well, as the usual ones may not support the roots well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May 18
That's true. Some of the boots I've seen planted have cacti or succulents in them.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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25 May 18
Aesthetically different!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
I don't know why it doesn't topple over.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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25 May 18
@JudyEv Now that you mention it ???? Perhaps a top heavy plant, lol.
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rosé
@mnglsp (3767)
• Philippines
24 May 18
That looks good! That's very innovative.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381756)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 18
Thanks. It's amazing the ideas that people come up with.
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rosé
@mnglsp (3767)
• Philippines
25 May 18
@JudyEv That's true. Keep it up.
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