Whiteley Creek Homestead

Throughout the year, I save newspaper pages so that I can make newspaper pots for spring planting. I discard pages with colored ink which leaves basically the crossword puzzle/cartoons, obits, and employment/want ads. Sometimes the rolling and tucking results in sweet, unexpected surprises like these two pots printed with "Lakes Area Growers Market" and Plant Sale" imprinted upon the page.

With a quarter sheet of newspaper and a simple metal can emptied of such contents as diced tomatoes, pinto beans, or pumpkin, a seed pot is formed.

Generally, the pot will hold together on its own, but, if necessary, a paper clip can be used to secure it then removed after filling with soil. For instructions, Renee over at "Hip Chick Digs" provides precise video instruction.

http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2009/03/video-newspaper-seed-pots/#more-1031