debw says:

June 4th, 2008 at 5:59 am

Not only does the gardener stay spotlessly clean but just look at the bountiful harvest!

Peter Hoh says:

June 4th, 2008 at 9:51 am

Somehow, they managed to open the doors of this contraption and harvest a few potatoes without any dirt spilling onto the patio. Amazing!

While I understand the demands of marketing, I think that gardeners want to see product photos that look a little more realistic.

Tracy at Timberglade is growing potatoes in trash cans.

http://timberglade.typepad.com/outside/2008/06/sprouting-potatoes.html

pnutz says:

June 4th, 2008 at 1:04 pm

I agree with Peter, no dirt spilling and what clean potatoes! In addition to the trash can idea, I’ve seen where people roll wire, like chicken wire or something heavier into a tube and plant the taters in there, then just lift it up when they’re ready. That way, you can also keep adding soil, hay or what you choose as the leaves head up.

Fiona says:

June 6th, 2008 at 6:59 pm

Being a first generation American of British parents I can attest that the Brits certainly are ahead in the gardening game. Got my love of gardening from my Grandfather and his “Allotment”. The Brits were ahead of the Organic and local production game as well, especially in Wales and Scotland. Best suggestion is to send an email to Gardener’s Supply recommending the product; they seem to be the trend starters in the US for a lot of the British gardening gadgets.