project: EARTH!

REDUCE ,  REUSE ,  RECYCLE

"Small acts when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world"

Gizmo's AND Gadget's

I already acquired the basic tools needed for gardening, such as a watering can, hose, shovels, gloves etc. But In order to cut out on my costs and to help the earth in my own little way. I decided to make my own plant pots by reusing my food containers. Currently, I am using a stik-o box, cup noodles, and other containers from food takeouts and deliveries. I also used an egg carton for the much smaller plants.

 

My little Helpers!

I have pet worms! These guys are great allies in the garden, because they turn my disposables into fertilizer! I mostly feed these guys scraps of our food such as eggshells and leftover fruits or vegetables, but they also feed on paper and cardboard, so I like to cut up our cereal boxes and feed it to them. I also give them old newspapers or paper that I no longer need. So instead of throwing these things away, I feed them to my worms, and In return, they'll give me great fertilizer for my plants.

How does this work?

worm casting :)

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Worm casting is a type of fertilizer that only earthworms can produce.

To put it simply, this fertilizer is worm manure, or worm poo. Once the earthworms eat the compost that I give them, they will poop. Then this poop can be used as a fertilizer for the plants!
Adding this casting to the soil gives many beneficial nutrients to plants, It improves soil aeration and drainage, and also increases the water retention in the soil. So having worms for your garden is really helpful!