Plastic permeates every aspect of our lives, including the garden. But as the world wakes up to its addiction, just how easy it is to ditch plastic while growing and storing more of our own food?

From sowing seeds to protecting crops to low-tech ways of keeping harvests fresher for longer, we’ve got ideas that will help you to make more sustainable choices.

In this short video we’ll explore some simple ways to make and use garden-friendly alternatives to plastic.

In this video we refer to two others on our channel:
How to make biodegradable plant pots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP5Fa6A5lFM
Make the best seed starting and potting mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzTNTUcDr0Y

If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at our online Garden Planner which is available from several major websites and seed suppliers:
http://www.GrowVeg.com
http://gardenplanner.almanac.com
http://gardenplanner.motherearthnews.com
and many more…

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