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1. Find a bucket to reuse. A 5-gallon bucket is the best, but any size will do. Consider what was in the bucket prior to its new use as a garden container and stay away from buckets that held chemicals or toxic substances. Buckets that contained food related items are the safest.
6. Plant either starts or seeds. For planting seeds, follow the planting instructions on the seed packet. Place the decorated bucket in a proper location for the plant so that it receives the right amount of sunlight for healthy growth then water.
2. Using a drill and a Âź" bit, drill several holes in the bottom of the bucket for proper drainage.
Materials Bucket, drill, Âź" drill bit, painting supplies, cinders, potting soil, keiki plants or seeds.
3. Paint the bucket. Create a stencil, trace out an idea on the bucket or just go for it. Let the paint dry for two days before planting to let the paint cure. This will increase the longevity of the paint against the elements. 4. Place a 1" layer of rocks, gravel or cinders in the bottom of the bucket to aid with proper drainage.
To organize a bucket garden workshop at your local school or a community center, contact Pualani Ramos at auntiepualani@gmail.com or at 808.262.3253.
5. Fill the bucket with soil. There are several locally produced soil products widely available at hardware stores.
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