I try to reduce plastic any time I can, especially since much of the plastic we consume isn’t recycled as it should. Here are 5 ways I keep plastic out of the garden.
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21 Comments
Great job/information Luke. As a former recycling manager, I can tell you most plastic goes to the landfill because there are too many different types to sort economically. Not to mention buyers of plastic want it all washed/cleaned and sorted by grade, impossible to do and make it worth the expense. We collected plastic, and hauled it to the landfill. Sorry to Say.
Why do people buy water in a bottle?
OMG, Luke! I feel seen! You should see my She Shed. It's hoarder central. 😂 I'm determined to declutter and get it in order before spring! 🤞Thanks as always for the content and the chuckle!
One alternative to plastic plant labels, popsicle sticks! They are easy to get, cheap, and compostable!
I use the solo cups for my tomatoes, love using them I just write right on the cup, clean them up after planting and have some I have used for the last 3* years. Grow bags, love them. Thanks for all the ideas in the comments as well. Love re used items.
Seedlings grow better in plastic 😂
Popsicle sticks instead of plastic plant labels. WAY cheaper, plus biodegradable.
I try to reuse as much possible , less garbage is better for me!
I would love to be able to use fabric pots I do have some for personal plants but it would be to costly for all the plants I grow I have a nursery. I do use some in the nursery for plants that are suited for a patio or porch. They don't do well here in the summer but do great in the other seasons.
I use 2 liter pop bottles to deep root my seedling in northern illinois-just below the Wisconsin border. I use them for several years over and over! I plant my young seedlings in them with drainage and put them in an old wagon, with drainage of course. That way I can easily bring them out for sun and warm weather and bring them back into the garage for overnight. It’s my tiny way for repurposing… it works exceptionally well for me! I get a full and very deep root set for each plant!
Wondering what your fabric pots are made of??? a lot and by a lot I mean a lot of makers use nylon or polypropylene materials to make the "fabric". thus leading to more plastics and microplastics. please let us know. thanks
I am weary of municipal compost. It is unknown what chemicals people put on their yards.
I have grown in fabric pots for several years now. One YouTuber earlier this year said she’s very concerned about all the people growing in fabric bags. She says they’re made from recycled plastic bottles which leads to “plastic shedding” and contamination with toxic chemicals like dioxin and phthalates damaging the soil and finally our plants. I was so shocked when I saw that video and vowed to find another way to grow tomatoes on my deck. Do you agree with this?
Great topic, Luke. Thanks.
I just dont use tags 😂 I get a lil tipsy and plant seeds, then its just as much of a surprise to me as anyone else. Surprise gardening 😂
I also have a drunk seed buying problem. I just got bamboo seeds, have no idea how I got them, also, some siberian tomato seeds, it's summer here, and it seems I've planted about 20 rosemary seeds at some stage which are now sprouting. 😂
Dont drink and garden, or do lol
I had no idea MI meant Michigan! I am in Ann Arbor for school these past two years and been following you even longer. Maybe I will pay St Clair a visit, its an hour thirty. Cheers.
I’m so happy that you made this video. The overuse of plastics is deeply troubling
I've stopped using plastic tomato clips when I trellis my tomatoes and have switched to twine netting, which is 100% biodegradable. I can use twine or cut up old t-shirts to tie the tomato vines to the twine netting.
I want to get fabric pots for my cherry tomatoes. Can you recommend the size?
I have wooden stakes as plant tags, but I use numbers. The number correlates to a spreadsheet on my phone that has the variety for the season. I also use wooden tongue depressors and popsicle sticks in the starter pots. The numbers are easier to write than full variety names. Over. And over. And over.
I just put a sizable amount of “premium” organic bagged soil in my raised bed. I started to see little bits of plastic and have now been filtering out my soil for a week with screens. I’m getting plastic of all sizes and it’s devastating. Contacted omri, we will see where this goes.