Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Gardening Green



Free and green ideas for your garden:
  • Glass jars, after washed and thoroughly dried, make great containers to save seeds.
  • Popsicle sticks are an awesome way to mark plants and organize gardens.
  • Old spoons and forks are fantastic ways to save and transport tiny plants.
  • Clear plastic containers should be saved for covering plants and digging through soil.
  • Wooden or cardboard boxes are a great way to harvest and transport delicate vegetables.
  • Paint trays can be saved and used as seed trays.  Just don’t forget a drainage hole.
  • Save hedge clippings.  Chop and spread them around shrubs and fruit trees to keep moisture in.
  • Food waste is essential in compost, which will improve structure, providing nutrients for plants.
  • Yogurt pots are the perfect homes for re-potting seedlings.  Just don’t forget to add a drainage hole.
  • Leaky buckets are great ways to harvest small quantities of potatoes and carrots.
Take it easy on your pocket and the environment.

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