Comments on: How to Make Winter Porch Pots

By: Lori Hamilton

Lori Hamilton — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:25:41 +0000

In reply to Kathy Hartman. Yes. I also live in zone 6 and do these most years. I do them in the fall and they last for me until the spring--snow, wind, freeze/thaw. They sometimes don't look that great by March. Depending on what I have going, I may leave them until I get out to prep the yard for spring or have my husband through out the boughs.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:29:07 +0000

Hi everyone! I’ve made these pots for my Michigan (zone 6) porch. I use the pots soil and I keep it watered until the freeze – they are still gorgeous in April!!! The ice block holds everything together even in the March winds.

By: J

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:54:53 +0000

It was recommended to me to use soil in my winter urns and the soul can then be used in my summer flower garden

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:00:31 +0000

In reply to Susan M Judy. I love the idea of using sand and it never even occurred to me! Thanks for the tip!

By: Susan M Judy

Susan M Judy — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:40:45 +0000

Hi Jenny! I share your enthusiasm for making porch pots. This one is beautiful. I especially like to do pots of winter greens, like this – and I now make my arrangements in sand! After my arrangement is completed, I water it in and find the wet sand works well to keep the greens hydrated. Floral foam used to be my go-to, but I have learned that in decomposition the foam releases microplastics into the environment. I found sand a very good and cheaper substitute, an easy switch for me.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:05:26 +0000

In reply to Kathy Hartman. I don't know if we're in that same zone, but we have the same sort of weather here, and I haven't had any issues.

By: Kathy Hartman

Kathy Hartman — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:08:33 +0000

Are these pots made for areas (zone 6) that regularly freeze, thaw. Lots of snow etc? Thank you

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 15:36:44 +0000

In reply to Karen. I love doing porch pots every year - there are so many options!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:13:16 +0000

I love what you are sharing!! I’m inspired to do a large holiday pot for myself and my sister!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:36:26 +0000

In reply to Lisa Stone. I found most of those items at a local nursery, where I also bought the fresh greenery. They have tons of great options!