I'm determined to find a solution, because I really don't want to give up the plants. I still need to check with the lady down the road, and see if hers have somehow escaped from the buckets. Haven't seen her outside in ages, but I'll keep checking. Her plants are growing great though, so that is a plus! I'm sure that they would do better with more room, and a stock tank wouldn't break the bank. I can probably find a used one around here too.