Soil blocks have been around for at least 2,000 years, first used by the Aztecs to build the so-called "Floating Gardens" of Mexico City, which were long strips of land surrounded by water used for growing plants and vegetables. The Chinampas system of farming utilized a seeding … [Read more...]
How to Make Sturdy Recycled Newspaper Pots
Think Green Making seed pots out of old newspapers is not only a thrifty use of the newspapers, but also good for the planet. Commercial seed pots usually make you choose between throw-away plastic, or expensive pressed peat moss pots that can go straight into the ground, but … [Read more...]