useful tank

I found several uses for my leaky ten-gallon tank. I put half-full bags of last-year's soil under it on a black mat, the temperature in there climbed over 160°. Hoping if it was a virus that sickened my tomato and cucumber plants last year, this kills it. Mixed the soil one-third old with two-thirds new, amended with compost and crushed eggshells as well.

On cold nights, a few of my potted plants fit under it, a makeshift glass cloche protection. So I don't have to bring as many inside.