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Newspaper pots...
I remembered reading a thread on here about making newspaper pots by just folding the paper, but can't find the link. So I have found this page using google and thought I would share incase anyone wants to make pots for their seeds MSE style :j
How to make newspaper pots
How to make newspaper pots
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I remembered reading a thread on here about making newspaper pots by just folding the paper, but can't find the link. So I have found this page using google and thought I would share incase anyone wants to make pots for their seeds MSE style :j
How to make newspaper pots
I've seen something in home bargains today which was £2.99 to make paper pots looked quite good0 -
Plastic tapered cup picnic type with no handle.
Wrap some paper around leaving about 1.5" - 2" below the cup.
Twist the excess really tightly to form a tail. then fold the tail to the bottom and squash it onto the table.
One round flat bottomed cup. Perfect.Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0 -
Egg boxes are great alternative too!
Simply cut out each egg cup from the box, pop soil and seeds in. You can then plant it directly out into the garden as the cardboard will rot into the soil!
Job's a gooden!
I personally use coir pellets for convenience, though they can be expensive. Best prices for them are on eBay.0 -
Egg boxes are great alternative too!
Simply cut out each egg cup from the box, pop soil and seeds in. You can then plant it directly out into the garden as the cardboard will rot into the soil!
Nice one. I presume you can water them without fear that the carton will fall apart?Warning: This forum may contain nuts.0
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