Repurposing everyday items into planting containers can reduce waste and add creativity to your garden. Next time you are getting ready to toss empty food cans or coffee cans think again. These make excellent planters for garden flowers and they give a vintage look to container gardens. Even a flexible metal tubing for dryer vents can be easily crafted into containers that look quite attractive. Most of these ideas can be found in the book New Container Style: Simple and Innovative Ideas for Planting Recycled Pots by Adam Caplin. The beautiful full color photos in this book are inspiring and filled with pages of ideas and real world examples. We have several copies in our Houston store for sale and on Olivebarn.com. One comes to mind reusing large cans of imported Italian Tomatoes. My grandmother always had empty ones on Sundays. They always are so colorful and authentic looking. Line up a row of them on an old wooden bench and fill them with italian herbs. Punch holes in the bottom before planting to allow for drainage. Vintage Italian country charm in your garden.