As most people know, I am quite the environment nerd. So when it comes to gardening I do my best to recycle & give back to the earth. I have long since been in possession of one of these:
I bought it here & this is what it does:
1. Cut strips of newspaper about 3inches wide.
2. Take a single strip, and place the cylindrical block at one end, in line with the line on the block, with about an inch or so of the paper hanging off the bottom of the block.
3. Start wrapping the strip round & round the block, until there is no paper left to roll with.
4. Turn the block upside down, and fold over the excess paper hanging off the bottom, so that the base of the block is covered.
5. Turn the block back to the correct way up, then using the circular block of wood, twist down with the paper and block, adding a little pressure. This will twist together the base of the paper pot.
6. Slide the paper pod off the block, & continue to make more paper pots until you have the amount you need.
7. Add soil, seed & water (like you would a plastic seed tray), & watch your plants grow!
Because of the fact that the paper will eventually rot away, these can be placed straight in to the ground, so there is no faffing about in getting them out of a plastic tray!
Best thing since sliced bread in my opinion!
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