I use mine in the oven all the time when I'm not using it in the crock pot....it works very well

Donna

I don't know about the oven, but I put one on my stovetop once to make gravy and the thing shattered!

You just can't use the lid in the oven.

I have one that I put in the refrigerator or freezer to cool and use it for potato salad. Works great.

It is made to take heat but I don't know it if takes heat as high as an oven. I would try it with a small amount of water in the bottom just in case it cracks.

My suggestion would be to use it as a planter with some kind of an inset so that water can drain down so as not to rot a plant since you cannot drill a hole in it or it will crack for sure.

Maybe make some quilted flowers for a bouquet that doesn't neet to be watered.

I have not used my crock in the oven but after reading this I have a question about the glass lids.

Why can the lids not go in the oven? I have numerous baking dishes with glass lids that are safe in the oven?

Using them for doggie water bowls is a great idea!

that happened to mine too so now I use the stone bowl part when I make pickles - works just like a crock

I have mine on the counter by the stove holding my cooking utensils. But mine is a "country" kitchen - might not work for everyone :) I have another (from when my dad's broke. I don't really have THAT kind of bad luck with crocks :) downstairs by the fireplace to collect the woodash. If you're hesitant to put it in the oven, you could also put dried or silk flowers in it and use for a centerpiece or decoration.

If your lid is all glass, you can use it in the oven, or just cover with tin foil. I use one of my old ones to hold my utensils since I have itty bitty kitchen drawers, and lots of bamboo utensils. (wide handles.)