A gardening expert has taught us a great lesson on how to turn plastic waste into a baby greenhouse.
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This upcycling hack repurposes gallon water jugs into “the perfect greenhouse for sowing seeds during the winter.” Virginia-based TikToker Sustainability Matters (@sustainabilitymattersva) touted its effectiveness in growing perennials, annuals, and vegetables, especially heirloom varieties.
@sustainabilitymattersva Upcycle your used gallon water jugs into a greenhouse perfect for winter seeding 🌱❄️This method is especially effective for vegetables, perennials, annuals, and native plants. #winchesterva #sustainabilitymatters #sustainability #ecofriendly #ecofriendlylifestyle #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlyhome #zerowaste #nativeplants #wintersowing #sowing #seeds #reuse #plasticwaste #upcycling #Greenhouse ♬ Original song – Sustainability Matters
First, clean the jug and cut it approximately in the middle to create the hinge opening. Remove the cap for ventilation and cut a hole in the bottom for drainage. Add a few inches of moist potting soil and plant.
“All you have to do is sow the seeds in the soil and pat the seeds,” said the author. “…don’t forget to secure the container with tape or wire and date and label it before taking it outside to a sunny location.”
Once the seedling has a second leaf, it can be planted in a larger pot or in the ground.
How does it help?
“This is amazing!!!” said one user.
Growing your own food is a healthy way to save money, as community gardeners engage in physical activity and consume more fiber than non-gardeners.
It can also improve mental health and reduce the production of pollution by reducing the demand for agricultural products shipped around the world. The benefits range from reducing stress and increasing optimism to providing a better environment for plants and animals and increasing biodiversity.
There are endless things you can make with your own produce, and they're delicious. Try stir-frying bean sprouts with tofu or onions to enhance homemade refried beans.
what everyone is saying
Commenters were excited.
One TikToker said: “This is a great tutorial.” “I'll definitely try this!”
Another wrote: “Wow!” I thought that lettuce heads could grow there.
“Thank you!!” someone else stated. “I distill and save a jug of water from my CPAP machine.”
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