…rolls. Ew. I’m not that crunchy. Or slimy. Ew. Anyway…here’s what I’m doing with my old toilet paper tube rolls:
Growing things! And you can too! It’s super duper easy, it’s free, the paper will biodegrade so you can literally plunk the entire tube into the soil when you’re ready to transplant, and did I mention it’s free? Simply snip vertically about 1/2″ into the roll every 1/4″ or so, fold the slits down, dump some soil in, sprinkle seeds on top, cover with a bit more soil, water and expose to light. You’ll be bowled over at how quickly your little seedlings sprout. Here’s some more info on how to make the rolls and other DIY container options. Speaking of more options, I’m also using empty yogurt containers.
And instead of spending any moola on garden stakes* (although these babies are to die for!), I’m using chopsticks, Popsicle sticks and tongue depressors. Martha, naturally, has another DIY garden stake idea that you might dig. Heh.
Whatever option you use, just remember to harden off those seedlings by putting them outdoors during the day for a few days before planting, which according to the Almanac (wow that’s a weird word ALMANAC – ack!), if you’ve already started your seeds, you can do this Saturday, May 8 if you’re in the NW. Happy growing!
*Update: in case you’re interested, collage is having a metal garden stake DIY class that sounds rad.
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