Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones. I had some tomato seeds I wanted to plant the other day. I wanted to start them in planters indoors before transplanting outside. I was looking around for containers to use when I spotted the orange peels left from my freshly-squeezed juice that morning so I decided, why not?!
The alternative was to just throw the peels in the compost bin so I went for it. It was simple, efficient, and I think they look quite nice. I'm curious to see if they work since I'm wondering if the acidic content may affect the seed growth. Only time with tell.
Step 1: Slice oranges in half and squeeze out the juice using a juicer, like this:
Step 2: Scoop dirt into the hollowed-out skins
Step3: Plant seeds, water, place in sun
Step4: Drink fresh orange juice and enjoy your new eco-friendly planters. Ta Da!! (Note the chocolate bin also used as a planter. Worked great too! Please do NOT note my dirty windows.)
The alternative was to just throw the peels in the compost bin so I went for it. It was simple, efficient, and I think they look quite nice. I'm curious to see if they work since I'm wondering if the acidic content may affect the seed growth. Only time with tell.
Step 1: Slice oranges in half and squeeze out the juice using a juicer, like this:
Step 2: Scoop dirt into the hollowed-out skins
Step3: Plant seeds, water, place in sun
Step4: Drink fresh orange juice and enjoy your new eco-friendly planters. Ta Da!! (Note the chocolate bin also used as a planter. Worked great too! Please do NOT note my dirty windows.)
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