Anyone try cuttings in milk jugs?
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Comments (5)This sounds like a great idea, tried cutting up a few jugs that I was going to wintersow some seeds, I think I might put a coffee filter over the spout. As I was leaving the house this morning, I glanced at my neighbor's recyclng bin, they have small kids & had a bunch of Costco gallon milkjugs-they're the perfect size! I asked her if I could take them, so she wouldn't think I was scrounging in her recycling bin...they're almost square, & I have one of those plastic bedding bags to place them in until it warms up-thank you again for the tip!...See More10 Uses for Milk Jugs
Comments (62)I got this in an email from BHG. The Magic Milk Jug For sheer versatility in the garden, nothing comes close to the humble plastic milk jug. Save both half-gallon and gallon sizes to create these garden helpers. 1.Seed flats. Starting your own seeds is the easiest way to cut your gardening costs to the bone. And it's the only way to get many of the newest varieties. To save space and bother, start seeds in shallow trays filled with potting soil, then transplant the strongest seedlings to pots later on. To make free seed flats, cut off the bottom three inches of a gallon milk jug and punch a few holes in the bottom with a nail. Fill with potting mix, and use a pencil to create two or three shallow furrows for sowing. Then plant your seeds according to the packet directions. 2.Mini greenhouse. In northern zones, young transplants and seedlings are easy prey for spring and fall frosts. Protect them with their own personal greenhouse. Just cut the bottom off a gallon milk jug and, when a cold snap is in the forecast, place the jug over the plant. You can regulate the temperature somewhat by putting the cap on or taking it off. Just be sure to remove the cover on warm, sunny days to prevent turning your greenhouse into a sauna. 3.Flexible scoop. This simple scoop is fashioned from a half-gallon plastic milk jug. It's great for distributing fertilizer granules or potting soil in tight spaces. To craft it, make two horizontal cuts on the sides adjacent to the handle, and two forward-slanting diagonal cuts in the other sides. 4.Liquid fertilizer distribution system. Okay, the name might be a bit of a stretch, but this idea is a winner. Use plastic milk jugs to mix up liquid fertilizer, then punch a hole or two in the cap with a nail. Use your "system" to deliver a dose of plant food to even the smallest pots or plants. 5.Protection plus. If you use a cold frame to extend your growing season, line the inside with plastic milk jugs filled with water. The water be warmed by the sun, and will help reduce temperature swings inside the cold frame. The result: a lower chance of frost damage at night and overheating during the day....See MoreHAVE: Anyone interested in used milk jugs?
Comments (3)Hi, not interested in jugs. Just glad to see more Cincy gardeners in the posts. :-D I live in the West Chester area... what kind of flowers are popping up in your garden?...See Moreplastic milk jugs vs. cardboard milk cartons ?
Comments (6)Hello Topie! you will love w/s! it's so much fun! I started in 2001/2002 season with Cool Whip and cottage cheese containers as well as 2 litre bottles...the bottles did not do well for me- we did have a WET winter, and I did not have enough drain holes in the bottoms.. the last few years I use Solo Cups and the strofoam cups that are listed as 'recycleable'- they are easy to punch holes in, and I reuse them too! I don't need as many plants now, because of w/s I have my little city cottage garden stuffed, so the cups do fine for me. I put plastic wrap on the top, held with pony tail rubber bands and punch holes in it for moisture/air the main thing I have found about containers: you can use most anything if you can get at least 3 inches of soil in it.. I have tons of seed to share- if you want to send me a bubble env- and 2 stamps- then you can experiment and really have fun! Linda...See Moreponyexpress_1
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