This can also be done on a balcony or windowsill inside – especially at the end of winter or beginning of spring, when it may still be too cold outside. It also means that if you live in an apartment or small space, you too can grow your own flowers and food.
Starting with seeds is another way. Plant these into small pots and containers. This is also perfect for small spaces. For gardens, you can either transplant them once they have germinated in the pot or you can sow seeds straight into the soil.
The latter avoids transplant shock, but remain mindful of hungry birds and weather conditions. When shopping, look for heirloom seeds, as these provide better variety, taste, and nutritional value.
It doesn’t stop there. Whether you’re dicing tomatoes, chopping chilies, or slicing eggplants, don’t clean your cutting board into the sink or trash. Scrape seeds into your garden or plant them into pots.
These seeds and scraps can lead to an abundance of food-bearing plants, reducing food waste in your home and giving you access to food right in your backyard.
Reuse Bottles
Plastic bottles make good planters. Merely cut bottles in half, poke holes in the bottom, and plant seeds or scraps and watch them grow. You can use the other half to create a mini drip irrigation system in your garden or in potted plants if you’re going away.
Simply poke a few holes into the cap, screw it back on, stick it into the soil, and fill it with water. The water will slowly leak into the soil through the holes in the cap.
However, this is a short-term solution, say you’re going away for the weekend. It’s not a solution for a weeks-long vacation.
Let It Go
Create your garden, care for it, but let loose a little too. Planning is important, especially when it comes to knowing what to plant when, but letting go a little can have benefits too.
