If you’re trying to start up a small garden, you don’t have to go out and buy expensive terracotta pots! You don’t even need to have a large space– by planting seeds and seedlings in inexpensive (usually free) biodegradable containers, you save yourself money and valuable square footage. Check out this slideshow by Carla Wiking at Spoonful.com of eight creative seed containers that you probably already have in your house:
Eggshell seedlings- Using empty eggshells to plant seeds isn’t just cute, it’s also very beneficial for the plants.
Egg carton garden- Recycle post-Easter egg cartons by creating a spring seedling garden with kids.
Toilet paper roll seed starters- Recycling at it’s finest, these little “pots” can be planted right in the ground without disturbing those delicate roots.
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