Weber Kettle Club Forums

Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: robjones1184 on June 11, 2015, 05:52:44 AM

Title: New use for old kettles
Post by: robjones1184 on June 11, 2015, 05:52:44 AM
This year I decided I wanted a garden but was a little limited on space. So, I decided to build a raised planter garden and incorporate my love of all things grilling. I bought a couple of old kettle bowls and a Smokey Joe from Indy82z. I built the frame out of some treated 2x4s and some unused fence panels. The sides are some cheap boards that I picked up from Home Depot. I mounted the bowls in the frame and secured them with a couple of screws in the handles. The smokey joe sits on a platform in the middle. I filled the bowls with planting soil and then loaded them with veggies. Soon, I should be able to grill fresh tomatoes, peppers (green, jalapenos, and Hungarian wax) and a healthy does of various herbs. It was a fun project overall and only took a couple of hours to build.

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2015/06/11/planter1.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2015/06/11/planter2.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2015/06/11/planter3.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2015/06/11/planter4.jpg)
Title: Re: New use for old kettles
Post by: jkolantern on June 11, 2015, 06:16:08 AM
At least you didn't use a vintage yellow or red!

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/warning!-(your-eyes-may-burn)-the-planter-mod-thread/msg109401/#msg109401
Title: Re: New use for old kettles
Post by: SixZeroFour on June 11, 2015, 08:01:44 AM
Great looking planter Rob! and welcome to the club!
Title: Re: New use for old kettles
Post by: charred on June 11, 2015, 01:34:45 PM
excellent!!
Title: Re: New use for old kettles
Post by: MrHoss on June 11, 2015, 02:07:31 PM
(http://i59.tinypic.com/fenls1.jpg)
Title: Re: New use for old kettles
Post by: Troy on June 11, 2015, 02:12:21 PM
pretty cool!

you can make them 'self watering' too.

I struggle with mine. I want them to look nice, but I also want to see that it's a weber kettle garden.
Title: Re: New use for old kettles
Post by: 1911Ron on June 11, 2015, 09:10:27 PM
Very cool!