Newspaper Transplant Pots

[ohiofarmgirl]

Julie this is GREAT !!!!

thanks thanks thanks thanks!!!

and excellent step by steps too

 

[pioneergirl]

Great visual! I didn't even need the written parts! THANK YOU!!!

 

[rebecca100]

The kids and i made some out of pureed paper and water. They haven't dried yet since I set them out on the porch and it rained on them but they held together which is a good sign. We're still in the experiemental stage with them since I couldn't find directions on how to do it anywhere.

 

[okiegirl1]

question:
couldn't you just make these with strips of newspaper, and a flour/water mix like paste?

for the life of me I can't think of what it's called. we used this method to make dd's solar system with ballons.

 

[big brown horse]

Paper mache?

You could, but then you couldn't do it mindlessly in front of the tube just to keep your hands busy.

Hi Okiegirl!!

 

[okiegirl1]

Paper mache?

You could, but then you couldn't do it mindlessly in front of the tube just to keep your hands busy.

Hi Okiegirl!!

Hey woman!

after I typed this I had a "DUH" moment. I'll bet'cha when you go to water your seedlings, your pots will fall apart. duh!

sorry, been sick the last few days and still not thinking clearly.

 

[big brown horse]

Sorry to hear that Okiegirl.


Yard Farmers, I love the photos!

 

[okiegirl1]

yep, this is a great idea. makes me feel a bit silly for buying those seed starter cups at Lowes. impulse buy!

 

[The YardFarmers]

okiegirl1,

Hope you feel better.

You're trading time vs doing it yourself, and it does take time, so maybe buying the pots is a better way for some people to go because at least you are ready to start your own seeds and ready to get your garden in! And you're thinking ahead.

I don't mind making them, but have set a little goal of making 10 a day. I thought I would have plenty of time to make them in the winter............ but time keeps getting away from me. I can make 10 easily in 15 minutes, so it's a good break to listen to the radio and just sit! It would be a great activity to do during a TV program, but we gave up TV to save money.

Maybe practice doing a few and see if you even like it. Plant a few extra seeds in the pots and you'll have something to give away to brighten someone's day.

YardFarmer Julie

 

[big brown horse]

Nice words Julie!