Five Great Tips For Lockdown Gardening | Use What You've Got! - PETER FLOOD

There's never been a better time to recycle, reuse, mend and make do. In this video Pete presents five useful and quirky tips for ...

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🌱 Reuse egg boxes as seed module trays by filling them with compost and cutting out the seedlings when ready for planting.

🥔 Maximize the number of seed potatoes by cutting them in half, ensuring each piece has at least one eye.

📦 Use cardboard boxes as a no-dig, no-weeding technique by ripping them up and layering them across the vegetable patch to suppress weeds.

💧 Create a self-watering system for potted plants using a beer bottle buried in the soil, allowing the plants to access water as needed.

🐩 Use poodle fur as a natural slug protection and frost barrier for lettuce seedlings.

🌿 Feel free to follow the gardening expert on Twitter and ask any gardening questions! 🌸

Timestamped Summary

00:11 The presenter runs out of seed module trays and decides to use egg boxes instead.

00:21 The presenter fills the egg box with compost to create modules for planting seeds.

01:19 The presenter shows a technique for growing potatoes using cardboard as a no-dig, no-weeding method.

02:02 The presenter demonstrates how to plant seed potatoes by cutting them in half and placing them in holes made in the cardboard.

02:43 The presenter shares a tip for using a glass bowl and a beer bottle to provide water to potted plants.

03:30 The presenter's final tip involves using poodle fur as slug protection and frost protection for seedlings.

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Q&A

What can I use instead of seed module trays?

You can use empty egg boxes as seed module trays.

Can I plant seed potatoes that have sprouted eyes?

Yes, you can plant seed potatoes that have sprouted eyes. Just cut them in half lengthways so each piece has at least one eye.

What can I do with all the cardboard I have from online shopping?

You can use the cardboard to create a weed barrier for your vegetable patch. Just rip the boxes up and layer them across the patch.

How can I water my potted plants more effectively?

You can create a self-watering system using a beer bottle. Make a hole in the surface of the compost and insert the neck of the bottle. The bottle will release water as the compost starts to dry.

How can I protect my seedlings from slugs?

You can use poodle fur as a deterrent for slugs. Spread the fur around the seedlings to keep them protected and also protect them from light frost.