Making Shoe and Boot Planters

Recycled Planters From Old Shoes

Our PTA president had us ask the school for a week to bring in old shoes for our green theme. Lots of the children brought shoes and the PTA bought soil and seeds. We had the children come one class at a time. Any shoes that had holes, rips, or were very old we put soil in and about 6-8 seeds.

The kids lined them up against one of the school's walls. The classes are taking turns watering their shoes and now one month later little sprouts are popping up. The children are so happy and so are we.

The shoes that were in really good condition and were in pairs, we donated to a store where they sent them to Haiti. So two great things with one project. Go Hillcrest!

By LisaLou from Los Angeles, CA

Garden: Boot Planter

I painted the boot with PVA glue to waterproof it then painted the surface with acrylic paint and added a potted plant

By Isobel from Scotland

Upcycle Sneakers as Garden Planters

I couldn't bear to toss my favorite gardening sneaks. So I used them for planters instead. I nailed them to a fence post and planted some orphaned pole beans in them. Even if I get no beans from the plants, it will be an interesting look.

Source: My own frugalicity :)

By ~gloria from upstate NY

Recycled Shoe Hen and Chick Planter

Reuse an old leather shoe as a planter for hen and chicks or other small succulents. This is a great gift idea.

Approximate Time: 15 minutes

Supplies:

• old shoe
• succulents - hen and chicks work great
• spoon or garden trowel
• potting soil

Instructions:

1. Place potting soil inside of shoe.

2. Press your finger into the dirt where you want your plants to go.

3. Place your plants into the dirt.

4. Water and place in sunny location.

By Grace G. from Port Orchard, WA