Well it's that time of the year and week when we show off our desks. This one is special because its the 11th Anniversary, my oh my thats a long time to keep going but that shows how popular this desking is.
We used to make ATCs and swap with everyone who posted a desk, but with Covid hanging around and International flights being non existent in and out of most countries. Julia Dunnit of Stamping Ground has decided not to enact that this year but instead we are to do a UFO.
Cue a UFO that has been sitting around for nearly a year waiting for me to start it lol. Thanks to Covid (yes I have something to thank this awful virus for) I have had time to do some gardening and I needed pots for my seedlings which can be quite expensive when you are needing lots. This is where the Newspaper Pots come in. When my Street Library is ready I will put these pots with seedlings for people to take with them for free.
Since moving to the islands I've been motivated to recycle and reuse anything and everything where ever I can so step up newspapers. I went and got a whole trolley full of newspapers from the local supermarket on a Sunday when they were throwing them out from not being able to sell. They go straight into the ground when your seedlings are mature enough. The newspaper will decompose.
Some seed packets I got from Bunnings last week for winter planting and some favourites for later. Here is some information for the gardeners on how to dry out seeds before planting.
So hop on over to the Stamping Ground to see what everyones UFO's are.
I wish you joy with your seedlings and you get to enjoy the results soon! Happy WOyWW Helen #2
ReplyDeleteMorning Bridget. Happy 11th anniversary. Well done on planting up the seeds - trust they all come up good and strong.
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Margaret #3
Wow, Bridget. It's been a LONG time since I've visited you. Any time I can recycle something, I will. This is a great project and I really love it. I've also made those pots in the past. For some I make, I also have used egg shells to plant seeds in. The shells add some much needed additives when broken down in the ground, too. Good for you for coming up with this project. Happy WOYWW from # 6.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a good idea newspaper pots trouble is I don't buy newspapers haven't done so for over 30 years and all the unsold ones are returned. I pick up the local freeby occasionally when I see one. I usually use egg cartons for my seeds. Have a great week and happy 11th WOYWW anniversary. Ani#1
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a UFO Bridget. Hope your seedlings grow well and that your garden blooms. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #15
ReplyDeleteHappy 11th WoywW Anniversary Bridget, hope you will soon be able to reap the rewards from your hard work when those seeds have been sown. I look forward to seeing their progress. Take care Tracey #10
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely idea to do as a UFO! Happy 11th Bloggyversary xx
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 4 xxx
Happy anniversary and clever idea with the newspaper pots. Wishing you a creative week as you stay safe.
ReplyDeleteSandra de @16
Happy 11th bloggyversary! Thanks for the link to the little paper pots - I love a bit of recycling. Enjoy your gardening. It's a stunning day here today xx Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea, making the seed pots out of newspaper, Bridget. I am a real sucker for anything recycled! I love the idea of you putting them out for others to take and enjoy too - really friendly and I am sure everyone will be delighted with the little seedlings. I love the selection of vegetable seeds you have chosen, too.
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Shoshi x #20
What an amazing collection of seeds - wow - I wish I have a garden now :) - Looking forward to see how you use the newspaper.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!
Happy WOYWW Anniversary
Mariane #25
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Happy WOYWW anniversary dear! I never heard of decomposing newspaper in the ground, curious to see how that works so I hope to see it on your blog next week. In the meanwhile, enjoy your gardening and the nice weather! Big hug from Holland, Marit #32
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea making your own seedling pots - upcycling at it's best! Hope you get some strong healthy crops soon.
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Diana x #28
Hi Bridget, lovely to see you. Thats a great project for seed pots, my son grows a lot of their own veg, and he makes these pots too.Stay safe, have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #12 X
ReplyDeleteHappy 11th WOYWW, Bridget, isn't IT amazing!? 😊 and so grateful to have your friendship through it!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant use of newspaper, i recycle all mine and others too in garden! Great compost.. happy planting.
Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love, in these different times.
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X 7
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Oh Bridget, I need those instructions, not that I have many newspapers either but it just makes sense having seedlings in biodegradable pots. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteChris #8
happy WOWDWD anniversary, It is lovely when we can recycle things and I love doing it, I use old egg boxes to start my seedling in
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Lilian B # 21
Happy Anniversary! I've finished my marking so can now pop round the blogs and comment. What a fabulous idea for the seedlings. I look forward to seeing them next week. Take care and stay safe my friend. With love and God Bless, Caro (#19)
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing the finished project, this looks interesting. Thanks for all your kind words and wishing you a very happy woyww 11th Anniversary. Big hugs, Angela x17x
ReplyDeleteThat makes me smile, Bridget, to see you talking about winter planting and then showing seeds that we are looking forward to harvesting soon! A great way to recycle the newspaper and such a nice thing to do for your street library users, even if you didn’t have seeds to go in them, I’m sure they would be popular. I think that’s what they call a very successful UFO conclusion!!
ReplyDeleteI was given enough commercially made seedling pots last year that I don't think I will ever have to make any! What a fabulous idea to put the seedlings with your library!
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Blessings
Maxine
Hi Bridget! WE used to make these newspaper pots in my pre-school, the kids loved them! I just wish I had the space and light to plant a garden. I can grow tomatoes in pots, and lettuce on my porch, but not much else. Great idea to put seedlings in your library, I'm sure it will be much appreciated! Happy Anniversary, glad to be you WOYWW friend! Lindart #40
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