The scrap wood heap is a little bit thinner now, after a few months of micro projects. I am confirming also that non-draining vases for house plants really work. When my wife and I started growing them we had some doubts; not only did they survive, they are thriving. As mentioned in an earlier edition, non-draining vases have the advantage of no-spills, less water use and vacation proof for two-three weeks before watering. I recommend clear see-through vases for one reason: See water level at each watering to attain 1-2 inches from the bottom (water to 1 inch if you prefer to water weekly; 2 inches for 2-3 week watering). The roots will seek the "water table" while the root system is prevented from "drowning" (you all know what is meant by that). {This is just a group picture; they're usually at various locations around the house}
The latest micro-project and likely the last of this category is shown in the second photo below. That will be the featured project here using an entirely different technique.
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| The vase will seem to float between four pillars |
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| The X-frame will hold the four pillars together and serves as the platform to support the vase. |
The four tips of the X-frame will be cut as tenons to fit snugly into angle mortises on the pillars. The photos best explain the idea.
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