I found this antique chicken feeder at a flea market last summer, and I knew I wanted to use it as a little planter for my dining room table.
I don’t have too much of a problem with growing my garden and plants outdoors, but when it comes to indoor plants, I certainly do not have the magic touch. Succulents are hardy little plants, and I’ve had the most success with keeping them alive in my house.
I sprayed the inside with flexible rubber sealant to close up some of those gaps between the edges. Succulents do not need much water, so it’s not like water would be seeping out anyways, but rather than chancing a puddle on the table that I probably wouldn’t notice for hours, I thought I’d seal the inside.
A layer of rocks on the bottom helps to keep the roots dry. Succulents do not like to sit in water, so the rocks help with this. I used cactus soil to fill up the seed feeder, and then planted a variety of succulents. The layer on the top helps the leaves to not make contact with wet soil when it does need to be watered.
I love the rustic charm it adds to my dining room table. I know, I know, this isn’t actually a photo of my dining room table. Maybe one day the wainscoting will be finished and I can actually take photos inside. Maybe…
For now, this is as good as it gets.
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I absolutely love this! I wouldn’t have known that was a chicken feeder if I saw one in an antique shop but I think it’s perfect!
Another great repurposing project! I love this succulent planter! Thanks for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party!
Blessings,
Nici
I used my chicken feeders outside but never thought to drag them in. Love the look.
Thanks! It definitely gives it a rustic look, but since it was in such good condition, I had no problem plopping it right in the middle of the kitchen table!
Love it! I adore succulents and I love the rustic look of the planter. Found you on Creative Ways link party 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Carmia, and for your kind words!!
I love the old chicken feeder planter! Very fun!
Thanks, Charlene!
Jenny –
I love little garden! I think this was an excellent use of such a neat and forgotten object. Great job! Thank you for sharing!
Cat
Thanks, Cat! I just love the look of this feeder, I feel like it could be used in so many unique ways.
Awesome – I am on the lookout for something similar to grow strawberries. Love this.
Oh, little strawberries would look adorable (and I bet they would taste better, too)!
What a cute idea! I love how hardy succulents are too!
Me too, it’s those little things, like plants that don’t die even if you don’t water them, that make life a little easier.
Metal and succulents, doesn’t get any better! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Motivational Monday. Hope you will link up with us again tonight!
I agree – I think they make the perfect pair!
These are so cute! I am useless at keeping indoor plants alive but I’m determined to get hold of some succulents and have a go on my new desk. Good to know the tips about watering too!
Thanks, Lauren! I’m not so good at it either, but succulents are a little easier than some other plants. That being said, I’ve still killed quite a few…