- A large pot - preferably without drainage holes
- An empty milk container (to patch any holes in the pot)
- Silicone
- Drill with large bit to match overflow pipe (see below) and smaller bit to make 2-3mm holes
- An irrigation pipe elbow (sized to match drill hole - see above!)
- 1m x 2cm-wide diameter irrigation pipe (total length must be at least height + width of your pot)
- 1 irrigation pipe elbow to match pipe diameter
- Gravel or scoria (10mm or smaller) - enough to fill the base of your pot
- Geotextile/ hessian or other fabric - large enough to cover the inside of your pot
- Potting mix (add compost/worm castings if available)
- Plants