I would check out The Red Barn, on Slaughter just west of IH35 South. They
are cleaning out the back lot and there's alot of containers and planter
boxes out there. I was able to score 2 (3foot x 8foot) raised boxes, you
know the kind that are made with 4x4's, for free.


Chad


"L.A. Rizzo" wrote in message
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Hi - I just moved to Austin and am hoping to do some sort of fall barrel /
raised container/ square foot - type of veggie gardening. I went to a
couple of nurseries, but all I can find is huge artistic pots for $300 and
up! I just want containers, or pottery I can paint myself - cheaper! I've
used whiskey barrels in the past, but find now the few places selling them
want $30 a pop (used to be $13!). Any suggestions? I am almost thinking
of
buying some livestock water troughs at the Tractor Supply store. I just
want to get something in quickly, without much money because I'm renting,
and just paid for relocation. Any help appreciated.

Lori