Folks, ... just got lucky today with planting pails ( as described by Doug ). my local U-Brew outlet gave me several 23 litre ( 6 US gal. ) food-grade pails, with lids/saucers, that once held grape juices for making wines. VERY sturdy, designed to carry liquid to the rim, so there should be no probs with soil & chiles ! a couple of holes for drainage & away we go ! Canadian CH's in Ont. & BC might want to inquire at the "local". you know ... re-use, recycle, reduce, ... all that good stuff. and what the hey ... you could make some wine while you're there! :) save me a glass, huh? ;-) BTW any Vancouver CH's , seeking garden space, might contact me. there is a source ! regards peter g