In my idyllic dream life, I grow all my own vegetables, raise chickens for eggs and live off the fat of the land. I think most of us would love to produce home-grown foods if time and patience allowed, so it was on one fortuitous afternoon that I stumbled across Joe Dawson, from Clothpot, who provided me with a cost effective and “green” answer to this dilemma.
Introducing the “Clothpot”, the brainchild of Joe Dawson and Gavin Stockden, two friends who after chasing earlier dreams, fatefully came back in contact and began the company in response to the need for urban gardening solutions. Based in Durban, Joe and Gavin worked hard to produce the ultimate in container gardening.
“Clothpot is an unconventional alternative to the common container gardens we’re all used to. Made from geotextile fabrics, a Clothpot is exactly what the name suggests: lightweight, soft, foldable and even postabl – this fabric container is adaptable to any space. But that’s not all, the use of geotextile fabrics means that Clothpot provides a well aerated and well drained home to plant roots and soil organisms, far out-performing conventional pots for plant health and happiness. The most obvious benefit of Clothpot is that it air prunes roots: no more root bound plants, just balanced growth that makes the most of the space available.”
Not only is this product functional, it’s also aesthetically appealing. I’m all about my garden looking good, and my new grey clothpots in differing heights and sizes are going to make for a great visual display. If this wasn’t enough, clothpots are made largely from PET recycled here in South Africa, which means that every Clothpot has a story. Buying a Clothpot supports not only recycling in South Africa, but real life recycling heroes and their families. Clothpot is also 100% recyclable.
There are two finishes to choose from, grey felt and tweed, and countless sizes and heights, so why not treat yourself to one or three!
For more information on the Clothpot and how to order your own, head over to the website www.clothpot.co.za or visit their Facebook page.
Best wishes, Jess from Hector and Bailey
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