The Seeding Time...She Comes.

     What a strange spring we are having this year.  I guess that's what happens when the whole world weather starts to change.
     I am planning a pretty big garden this year.  The last few years I haven't done very much, and I ALWAYS like to try new things, which hardly ever work out the way I was hoping.  Sigh.  I still do it though.  It's fun to try something new.   I won't go into what I am planning for this year yet, so you will have to stay tuned. 
      This weekend I started my tomato and pepper seeds.

     All my seeds I ordered through Bowseed here in Alberta.  They are a great Company, certified non GM (genetically modified), and everything gets sent right to your door.  I love getting packages. 
     I usually spend around $20 for all the little seed pots etc. to get this stuff stared, but this year I was looking at the gardening section on Pintrest and saw a cool pin on how to make your own newspaper seed pots.  They are free, easy to do, safe for the environment, and better for you little seedlings as there is no need to disturb the roots when you trans-plant them.  I thought I would give you a quick look at how it's done.
    
     First you need to gather what you need.  Newspaper, masking tape, and a soup can.

     Then you open up one full sheet of newspaper and rip it down the middle.

Fold the piece in half the long way

     Then on the open end, fold down two times, about a half-to- one inch each time, depending on the size of paper you are using.  This gives the pot a bit more structure.

     Now you are ready to roll your little pot.  You may want to get a couple of little pieces of tape ready now.  Place the soup can on your paper, roll up and fasten with a small piece of tape.

     Then, flip over, fold in bottom, and tape again.

     There you have it!  Little plant pots that are super easy to make.

     When your little plants are ready to go out into the garden, simply take off both pieces of tape, open up the bottom on the pot, and place the entire pot into the hole.  The newspaper will degrade on it's own, and the roots will be undisturbed.