Tips

Seed starting containers

mrsgwc@verizon.net (Roxanne Sotelo) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:56:09 GMT

Use empty citrus rinds for simple seed starting containers. Pierce the bottom of the rind with a few holes for drainage. Fill the rind with potting soil, place one or two seeds in each, support it upright, and water to moisten the mix. Thin later to one seedling per rind. Transplant the whole unit into the garden. The rind will decay into the soil, and the roots will benefit by the fertilizer close at hand.

Seed Package Storage

mrsgwc@verizon.net (Roxanne Sotelo) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:43:35 GMT

Save boxes just wide enough for seed packets to stand up. Sort packets alphabetically, by planting season or by variety. When you're ready to sow, the packets will be together, no searching necessary.

Garden Freebies

mrsgwc@verizon.net (Rosie) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:50:29 GMT

GARDEN FREEBIES

Offer cuttings, seedlings and seeds to friends and neighbors or swap with other gardeners through local exchanges.

The Sweet Smell of Herbs

mrsgwc@verizon.net (Rosie) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:17:47 GMT

Pruned herb branches (lavender, rosemary, etc.) can be dried and added to the fireplace for a nice scent.

Calcium Boost

mrsgwc@verizon.net (Rosie) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:09:51 GMT

Rinse empty milk containers with water and pour the milk residue around tomatoes for an added calcium boost.

Save Rain Water

m_t_adair@att.net (Rosie) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:00:28 GMT

Save rain water from the roofs by putting clean empty trash cans or containers under your down spouts, or anywhere the water flows from the roof heavily. Make sure that you have a cover for your can to keep mosquito larvae from being a problem.

Shred Papers

mrsgwc@verizon.net (Rosie) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:53:19 GMT

Throwing out statements with account numbers and other personal information can be dangerous. Shred your documents and add the paper to your compost or worm bin. This simple move will keep your paperwork out of the wrong hands and will provide a source of carbon or "brown" material to your bin.