"sills" for plants
does anyone know of an attachment that you can add to your windowsill for plants?
It seems as if i have seen them advertised before,but now cannot recall.
I have a small space for my plants in a sunny window and now not enough "sill" space.
this would be a bit like the sill i have seen that you can install for pets.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
M
Edited 11/28/2009 5:40 pm ET by mscanj
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(post #11787, reply #1 of 10)
I've always thought they ought to make something like that, but I've never seen it. They make a cat perch that sits on a sill. Maybe you could get one and adapt it.
Jeana
Never try to baptize a cat.
(post #11787, reply #2 of 10)
thanks...i think i've seen both the pet "perch" and the windowsill "extension"...but i wish i could recall where...
will have to keep looking ...
Thanks for the response.
M
(post #11787, reply #3 of 10)
You can find other types by googling "window perch." http://www.mrpearl11.com/Cat_Window_Perch_Grey.aspx
Jeana
Never try to baptize a cat.
(post #11787, reply #4 of 10)
Hello,
This is the concept i am looking for...might even be able to make my own.
Thanks again,
M
(post #11787, reply #5 of 10)
I have one that I ordered from Lillian Vernon or Carol Wright catalogs, one of those useless knick-knack catalogs, but it never worked with any of my windows, so it is taking up space on a shelf in my basement. It is designed to work with the older double hung type of windows. What sort of windows do you have?
(post #11787, reply #6 of 10)
hello,
I have 3 small dining room windows that are in the shape of a bay window.
The sills are narrow and the entire space is small...it's a perfect spot though for plants that like the sun...the sills are about 8" deep and i just want a bracketed extension so i can put the plants in the sun.
The concept is one that i have seen somewhere...there's even one for cats to sun themselves...just need to adapt this for plants.
I may check out the lillian vernon website as you mentioned.
Thanks for the response.
M
(post #11787, reply #7 of 10)
The plant shelf I purchased is way different from what you are looking for, and I have had it for a loooong time. Could you maybe just find a small table to put in that area? Or just buy a wide board long enough to reach all the way across and then have the ends angle-cut to fit in there balanced on top of the narrow existing sills. Paint or stain it to match your existing woodwork and you would have a pretend real bay window area that you could just pull out when it is time to put the plants outdoors for the summer.
(post #11787, reply #8 of 10)
i thought about all of that,including the small table...but even finding a slim tall enough table is a challenge it seems. Where did you buy your shelf? is it the one you refer to as taking up space in the basement?
Thanks for the response.
M
(post #11787, reply #9 of 10)
Could you look for the type of table that people put behind a couch. Like if their couch is protruding ou into the room. Those long thin tables that frequently have a little lamp or decorative items? Maybe try a second hand store or unfinished furniture or even eBay or Craig's List?
(post #11787, reply #10 of 10)
I honestly don't remember which little catalog I ordered it from. Are there any handy woodworkers in your family that could perhaps build you a table? Tell them what a good gift that would be for you!