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This spring I have been a little in denial. I know the time is coming soon when I have to decide if I’m going to start a garden. But I just don’t know if I’m ready to commit! I dropped by a farmer’s market yesterday and was told, here in Cali, I have two weeks left to decide. I’ve been totally inspired by this hydroponic herb garden, and this DIY green house trick, but I just need something to push me over the edge, or pull me back.
(btw, if you’re thinking of starting an herb garden, don’t miss my 13 tips for starting an herb garden I picked up last year)
While I’m putting off the garden commitment, we did manage to pick out a few strands of seeds to plant a small caterpillar and butterfly garden. We stopped by our nursery and asked what plants might be good to attract local critters. We decided to make seed tape (see my seed tape tutorial here), because it is my kids’ favorite.
Seed tape is great for my kids, they love putting globs of paste on the strips of newspaper. And seed tape is also a great way to store seeds so they’re ready to plant in seconds.
Of course we had to make an extra to give away and add a few embellishments. Butterfly garden seeds on top, caterpillar seeds on bottom. All that’s left to do is lay the strips on soil, sprinkle with a little extra soil, water, and watch!
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Excellent idea! You’ve done it again, genius!
By the way…my eggs made it to their destination…(All but 1 that is) Thanks again!
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I’ve never heard of this but I love it! We will certainly have to do this!
I’ve haven’t yet committed to a garden (other than an herb garden!) either but we did start a “children’s garden” in our back yard several years ago and I have to say that it was the best thing we have done for our children! They have spent countless hours playing back there!
Does it matter what glue you use? Just plain old Elmers or does that not dissove when planted?
Hi Cathy! Thanks for your note.
I actually make a paste out of just flour and water. It’s simple and dissolves easily! You can see more details on my first post about making seed tape:
http://www.giverslog.com/?p=2484
Good luck!
awe, cute!!
This is such an excellent idea! It’s too late for us in the South, but I’m making a mental note of it for next year.
And I thought I’d seen every gardening-related DIY out there! This is awesome…I’m so making these. Thanks!