Yesterday we finished the nursery project. It wasn't very eventful, and my husband did most of the work. I just stood around looking purdy. Oh and I took some pictures, Sometimes you should really try and be useful.
We have an old box spring frame. The wood is good, so we decided not to burn it. Good thing, because it took center stage in our project.
Using some reclaimed rope ( it was part of a cat scratching post. The rope was great, but the cardboard insert the manufacture used to keep in all together wasn't) and some shop lights, he hung the frame from the bathroom ceiling.
This frame is no wider then our bathtub was. A definite plus.
We then transferred the plants out of the egg cartons in to the larger pots.
They were getting close to being root bound.
As I was placing pots under the frame, I looked up to see the newest member of our household eager to help, or pounce on me.
Slowly the plants were placed in the nursery.
Using a pulley system, we lowered the far side of the frame, evening out the light distribution.
8 comments:
Wow, great idea. That light setup is awesome, and your seedlings look like they're doing great. Seems like you guys are off to a fantastic start!
Awesome!
A few years ago, my hubby took an old box spring,sawed it in half and made it into a little garden fence for the entrance into our garden. Those box springs are really useful! LOL
Looking good! You're definitely father ahead then we are.
I love it!
What on earth happened to all of Dan's hair? It's gone!
Ingenius! We have an old box springs in the barn I just knew would have a purpose at some point!
Your plants are looking purdy too. Can I ask what type of fertilizer you offer them (or is it just really enriched soil?) I'll go back and read and see if I am just being forgetful here.
Last year I used fish emulsion for the first time and had great results. I have been debating on ordering it again.
meg, thank you. Round 2 begins today.
Boudicca, what a great idea.
Tim, we are way ahead of a lot of people, but we have some plans. (reason why they are so early)
Stephanie, my husband gots ideas :D
Abba, look to today's post.
Gina, good thing you saved it, there are many good uses for them. I answered you in today's post.
Nice blog! I'm attempting to start an urban homestead myself, with a backyard nursery where I'll see plants for income. I'm going to put you on my blogroll.
Come visit sometime!
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