Some areas in the country start getting ready to plant for the
summer by starting the seedlings. This
works great if you have a lot of sun light or can setup artificial light. Some
project use upcycling and will help the environment!
DIY:
Flower Seed Pockets
Materials:
1/3 yard Burlap or coffee or rice bags, Gardening
string, Organic potting soil, Seeds, Scissors
Directions:
Cut burlap into 6.5” squares.
Put a small handful of potting soil on each square.
Liberally sprinkle seed mix onto potting soil.
Gather the edges of the burlap up and tie shut with string.
Bury the whole pocket in the ground and the seeds will grow
through the burlap.
Eggshell
Planters
Materials: Empty eggs
shells, Seeds, Potting soil
Directions:
Take one of the eggs shells using a serrated knife or a pair
of scissors to gently remove one end of the eggshell. Poking a couple of holes in the eggshell
along the line will allow you to cut easier.
Fill the eggshell to the top with potting soil. The soil will shrink down a bit when it gets
wet.
Plant a two to four seeds in the soil, following the
instructions on the seed packet. To water
use a spray bottle to lightly mist until the surface is uniformly damp.
Put our eggshells back into the carton they came in, until
they are ready to move outside. Just
make sure that your plants get plenty of sunlight so that your seedlings don't
get leggy and flop over!
Adult
help is needed to drill holes in the cans!
Fence
planters from cans
Materials: Empty coffee
cans or small empty cans, spray paint, drill, potting soil, wire
Directions:
Drill three holes in the bottom of the can for drainage and
two holes in the top for wire.
Spray paint the color of your choosing.
Fill with potting soil.
Push wire through the hole and tied around fence posts.
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