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WHAT TO USE AS PLANTERS
To prepare in advance for your adventure in
mini-horticulture, think first about containers -- or
planters. Tin cans, milk cartons, and egg cartons make
suitable planters. The rule is, all these containers
should be carefully washed, using a little bleach in the
water, and well rinsed. Egg shells can be used as planters
for certain small plants. Crush the eggshell slightly, so
the roots can grow through the cracks, and when
transplanting time comes, just transplant shell and all
into the new planter. Cardboard cartons can be treated the
same as egg shells.
Even fruit rinds, such as those from oranges and
grapefruit, can be made into mini-planters. First scrape
the inside of a half-rind as clean of pulp as possible, and
then punch drainage holes. Punch these holes while the
rind is still tender, because the next step is to put the
rind aside to dry-cure. When they are thoroughly cured,
they will be almost as tough as leather, and ready for use.
Drainage holes should be punched in all containers.