Is your garden planted? If so, are you faced with a pile of empty pots and flats? In my area, the smaller, local greenhouses gleefully accept such things back. Mind you, they must all be clean and in good condition. Some even take the plant tags back! If you hadn't thought to ask about returning these items while selecting and buying your plants, just give them a call. If, however, they don't want the items, get out your phone book (or go to: "http://www.yellowpages.com/") and call a few other nearby greenhouses and nurseries. You're bound to find one who will take the things off your hands. If not, perhaps they can suggest someone who will.
Spent Seed Packets
Did you keep your seed packets? If you did, and have planted open pollinated, Non-hybrid items, you may want to consider saving seeds for next year's garden. The refilled packets will be especially helpful if you plan to share your saved seeds with other gardening friends. For ways in which to save seeds, please visit: "http://www.seedsavers.com"
Seed packets may also be used as bookmarks in your gardening books. Since the plant's names are usually at the top of the packet, you can readily see and find what you're looking for.
If you're a homesteading gardener with a scanner, why not create your own stationery? Scan your favorite seed packets, arranging 4-5 of the reduced images on top of a blank page in your favorite word processing program. This is especially festive if you are known for your hot peppers or other such produce.
These are just a few things I do with my gardening garbage. For a site that will offer you more ideas plus so much more, please check out: http://www.pioneerthinking.com/garden.ht...
Lastly, if you have chickens, don't forget to throw them the weeds you pluck from your garden. They'll thank you for it!
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