I have started an urban garden. It has been quite the project. I wanted to see how much I can grow in the small space that I have outside. It is a patio space, so I need to be thoughtful regarding containers. I saved up some money and purchased a Click and Grow, it is pretty good for beginner gardeners.
The cost to buy the pods with the seeds to click into the Click and Grow can add up, so I started thinking how can I make my own? I am going to try and save the packaging and will now also begin a journey into composting. Since I do not have space for a full-size composter, I will need to obtain the smaller size for my kitchen.
I have settled on the Lomi, although there are other brands that I need to do research before purchasing. The Lomi seems to be great for composting in a small space. It has enhanced odor control, and the bucket is dishwasher safe. The product does cost a fair amount, however, as stated above other brands have started to emerge in this market.
Back to my master plan of making my own pods for the Click and Grow. With the Lomi soil I obtain, I plan on putting the soil in the pod packaging I saved. I have read on a click and grow help site that people used cheese cloth and place it in the pod packaging. This way they knew how much soil they needed and then placed it in their click and grow. They had very good results with this.
Once my plants get to a certain height, I have replanted them into larger pots in order to prevent them from being root bound. The plants have now grown very large and I think I will be able to keep them throughout the summer.
I have also been trying to grow sweet potatoes. I think I will leave this adventure for another time. I am realizing I may have not been doing this right as I research it more. If the method works this time around, I will definitely share.
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