Anton has already sold his strawberry planter (and another matching one) to Mrs Vincent, and Bailey's bench seat is used outside our classroom for lunchtime seating.
Some of these might eventually find their way into our class's cuttings garden which we are trying to establish in time for summer. (Expect another blog about this soon).
Ben and Mark interviewed some of the class about their constructions, and others described their masterpieces to Mrs Vincent. (More interviews will be added soon.)
Mighael and Richard:This is an outdoor planter. We used Pacific designs because we live in South Auckland which has the majority of Pacific Islanders in the world. We used a yucca cutting and pebbles from Mighael's garden.
Mark: I used 3 plastic cups, one plastic tray, 3 kebab sticks, 3 corks and compost from my garden. The plants I used were succulents. I decided this was an interesting way to make a plant holder because you can water the plants, lift the cups off the tray and put them back.
Hunter: My plant holder is durable because it is tin cans and it has been welded plus roveted together. my plant holder is original because there is bamboo stuck around the tins with double-sided tape. My plant holder is practical because you can carry it around easily and it is attractive because the bamboo makes it more effective than just cans.
Rebekah: I made this pot plant out of all recycled materials which I found in the recycling bin at home. I used bits of plastic bags tied to stems made a plastic orange juice jug. For the soil I cut up bits of cardboard, wet them and mashed them up to look like dirt. I put the bits of cardboard and flowers in a used fruit tin. I didn't use any cellotape or glue.
Roneel: I got help from my grandfather to cut the coconut and drill the holes. To join the two pieces together I had to use a screw (and tin as a bracket) to bind it together. After completing the plant holder, I used compost and potting mix. Then I planted unique colours of pelagonium flowers (white, purple and pink). I also planted two colours of impatiens flowers (orange and red). My plant is attractive because of the cocnut shell and the tropical look. My plant is ready for sale so, make an offer!
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation? Maria: Because I like it.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Maria: Succulents.
Ben and Mark: What type of pot did you use?
Maria: A plastic cup.
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation? Ricki-Jean: Because it's awesome.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Ricki-Jean: A lavender.
Ben and Mark: What type of pot did you use?
Ricki-Jean: Wood and plastic.
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation? Sarah: It is attractive and brightly coloured and it is a good plant holder. You can just take the mini plant holders out and empty the bottom of the container.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Sarah: Seedlings.
Ben and Mark: What type of pot did you use?
Sarah: A plastic bottle. I display all the elements as it is waterproof and it uses recycled materials.
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation? Rosie: Because it looks like recycled stuff.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Rosie: Eucalyptus and grass.
Ben and Mark: What type of pot did you use?
Rosie: A palm leaf.
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation? Garrick: Because fire represents the sun.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Garrick: I'm not sure.
Ben and Mark: What type of pot did you use?
Garrick: A plastic cup.
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation?
Nikhil: I got it off a movie.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Nikhil: A cabbage and a mint plant.
Ben and Mark: What type of pot did you use?
Nikhil: A plastic bottle.
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation? Hemant: My t-shirt I was wearing at the time inspired me.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Hemant: Artificial roses.
Ben and Mark: What type of pot did you use?
Hemant: A plastic bottle
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation? Sambit: Because it looks like a honey pot.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Sambit: Succulents (no longer in pot).
Ben and Mark: What type of pot did you use?
Hemant: A plastic bottle
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation?
Anton: Because it is simple.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Anton: Strawberry plants
Ben and Mark: What type of wood did you use?
Anton: Timber from pallets.
Madison: I used spare wood from our garage at home and Coke cans from my aunty's recycling bin. We have chalk boards in our kitchen at home so I used paint from those. The plants are out of my Dad's garden. My stepdad helped me make it. I learned to keep my fingers away from the hammer while I was hammering.
Ben and Mark: Why did you choose this style of presentation? Bailey: Because you can sit on it outside.
Ben and Mark: What plant did you use?
Bailey: A yucca
Ben and Mark: What type of wood did you use?
Bailey: Timber
Juliana: My container is made out of a Sprite lemonade bottle. I used a succulent plant because Rebekah's Dad ran over it and broke it and I wanted to save it. I have now taken it home and am going to replant it.
Kumiko: It's made from an umbrella which I found in our garage. I used leaves and flowers from my Mum's birthday party. My Mum was getting rid of microwave bowls and I found one which had a hole in the middle so I used it to stick the end of the umbrella in to keep it standing. There are three ways of storing it. One is leaving it on an angle without the stand, two is leaving on the stand and the third one is to use the curly handle to hook it up and hang it on something. I've seen smaller umbrellas you could do this with for smaller spaces.
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