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Tag Archives: plants

Peanuts For Plants

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Kat
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Don’t toss out those annoying styrofoam peanuts that came with your mail order. Use them next time you repot a large plant.

Next time you’re repotting a plant in a large planter fill the bottom half of the pot with foam peanuts. Your pot will be much lighter and they allow for drainage.

Posted in Garden, Outdoors, styrofoam | Tagged plants, repotting | Leave a reply

Don’t Throw It, Grow It!

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Kat
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Turn a rotten sweet potato into a blooming vine with “Don’t Throw It, Grow It!” Author Deborah Peterson. Peterson explains how to grow houseplants from fruits, vegetables, and nuts, with ideas for recyclers and activities for parents and kids to share.

Posted in Food, Garden, Outdoors | Tagged fruit, Garden, plants, spoiled food, vegetables | Leave a reply

Potting Soil

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Kat
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Instead of buying expensive potting soil – I can’t even bring myself to buy it at Big Lots – I make my own. Continue reading →

Posted in Garden, Outdoors | Tagged Garden, manure, peat moss, plants, potting soil | Leave a reply

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