by Monya
Corns
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
Master Gardener
Larimer County
Seeds on Wheels
An old metal wheel barrow makes an easy-to-use portable seedbed. Drill small
holes for drainage and cover with fine screening. Fill the wheel barrow with
a quality seed starting mix and plant your seeds into it. The wheel barrow can
be moved from sun to shade as needed. If the weather should turn cold you can
move it to a covered area or into the garage. When time to plant the plants
into the garden, it will be easy to transport the transplants right to the planting
site.
Plastic beverage cups
Make use of those flexible semitransparent plastic beverage cups to make an
individual transplant pot for starting seedlings. Poke a couple of holes in
the bottom of the cups for drainage. Add seed starting mix, seeds and water.
Since the cups are translucent you will be able to watch the roots as they grow.
Time out
One can lose track of time while in the garden. No need to wear a wristwatch
or run inside to check the time—a quick solution is to use a kitchen timer.
Place a timer near your work area. When it goes off you will know it’s
time to head inside.
The authors have received training through Colorado State University Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener program and is a Master Gardener volunteer for Larimer County.
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