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Using mattress cover bag?

18 years ago

I bought a new mattress cover that came packaged in a heavy plastic bag with a wire frame around the edges to keep its shape. I looked at this & said, hmmmmmm-THIS could work for winter sowing! Has anyone used something like this? It seems that it would be great to put open containers into, but except from unzipping the top, how shhould I vent it? Just cutting slits in it, maybe? Have you tried anything like this-if so, how did it work?

Oh, and did I mention that I'm still dividing & planting out jugs from this winter, but I still can't help myself from looking ahead! Bad addictive winter sowing!

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monipsych
18 years ago
I've used the big XXL zip bags and sweater bags etc. I've used them with containers that hold cups etc..... and have had good luck. I cut slits for drainage and rain.
Monica
ishareflowers {Lisa}
18 years ago
Jess,
This is a pic of my set up from this past winter. It's bread crates with containers and bedding bags as covers with holes poked in top and bottoms. It worked awesome!

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evonnestoryteller
18 years ago
That is a beautiful set-up! It looks so incredibly neat!
christieb199
18 years ago
Yes, I have copied off of Lisa (ishareflowers) with her wonderful idea. I did not have as many bags as she does, but I am trying to save as many as possible.

Lisa, must have all new sheets and comforter sets, lol!
ishareflowers {Lisa}
18 years ago
LOl christie,
It also helps that I work at a home store!
jessewo
Original Author
18 years ago
Wow! How cool!

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