1. Grow Seeds in Gallon Jugs as Mini-Greenhouses
All the following supplies are needed: water, duct tape, seeds, a five-gallon bucket, a box cutter knife, a drill, and permanent markers.
Making It Cost: $40*
Giving seedlings a head start on their growth with greenhouses is a terrific idea, but you shouldn’t feel obligated to spend a fortune on these helpful garden aids. Just be sure to build your greenhouse before the last frost date—you can find out when that is by looking up maps online.
@alaskapublic.org, Pinterest Use gallon jugs as mini-greenhouses for seeds.
Clean, empty five-gallon buckets, a box cutter knife, a drill, seeds, seed starting, water, a small shovel, duct tape, and permanent marker are required. Drill holes in the bottom of the jug and cut off the top. Fill the five-gallon bucket with water and seed starter, then use the shovel to move the mixture to the jug. After sowing the seeds, replace the “lid” on the jug, seal it with duct tape, and use a permanent marker to write the name of the plant variety on the tape.
2. Examine a soil chart to ascertain the conditions you are dealing with.
Required Materials: Soil Chart
Making It: Nothing Online
One useful tool to help you identify the sort of soil you are working with is a soil texture chart. These charts are used by gardeners to categorize the characteristics and texture of soil. For instance, medium- to coarse-sized sand particles make up a sandy or coarse-textured soil.
To Ascertain What You’re Working With, Consult a Soil Chart
You may find several YouTube videos that walk you through using a soil chart step-by-step. The amounts of clay, silt, and sand determine how the texture triangle’s sides are scaled. While you read silt from upper right to lower left, you read clay percentages from left to right. From lower right to upper left, you read sand.
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