This year the theme for Earth Day (from the Earth Day Network) is "A Billion Acts of Green." I don't suppose they're talking about money or jealousy, either. If you're looking for your own act of green, I've got a few suggestions for you: compost, reuse materials as much as often, and don't think, just plant!
I love the idea of making a modern planter out of an old file cabinet. I think the first time I saw it was back in '09 on Design*Sponge. Amy Pennington has revisited the idea in Apartment Gardening and my motivation to actually make one is that much stronger. Of course, the incredible illustrations by the always-awesome Kate Bingaman Burt make the instructions that much easier to follow.
Here are the instructions from the book in full and here's how BaldManMod did it (as seen on Design*Sponge).
Are you getting your green on this Earth Day? Any plans include plants? Tell me what you're getting into!
Renee Garner has a passion to make things grow, although her brownish thumb wants her to believe otherwise. When mud pies aren't on the menu, you can find her doodling the days away at Wolfie and the Sneak.
I totally love this! I guess I am going on a hunt :)Happy Earth Day!
Posted by: K Hutchinson | Apr 22, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Excellent idea!! I don't have a garden, I really miss it. Especially in the sun
Posted by: Claire | Apr 22, 2011 at 07:32 AM
love it. now i'm eyeing up the filing cabinet in my office at work. hmm...
Posted by: chook | Apr 22, 2011 at 08:40 AM
I love that idea! I live in an apartment and there is a decent backyard but we can't garden because our landlord owns the property, but this might just satisfy my gardening cravings. Any idea what you would do with the left-over drawers?
Posted by: Kirstin | Apr 22, 2011 at 08:53 AM
I really like this idea...I know what I will be looking for at yard sales this spring!
Posted by: .amanda. | Apr 27, 2011 at 04:54 PM
What an awesome and inspiring idea. I own a company that provides file cabinets nationwide. I promise I will pass along this idea to consumers who are constantly throwing out old cabinets. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Modern File Cabinets | Jun 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Great idea! This is one solution for people who love gardening but do not have a large area. Actually, other items that are no longer in use can also be used for useful things. We must be able to use it well.
Posted by: Emil | Sep 27, 2011 at 05:51 PM