It is incredible the number of items in your home that you would normally just toss away (or recycle!) that could be repurposed into a cute and functional pot for your plants. Whether you plant something from your Victory Gardens seed packet or seeds that you might just have laying around, this fun project can be ready in no time!
Tip: Gloves are always a good idea to wear to help avoid injuries.
Idea #1: Tin Can Pots
- A tin can from either a canned veggie, soup, pasta, fruit, etc.
- A can opener
(preferably this style) - Large nail and hammer
Tip: Some cans might leave a sharp lip, so be very careful when handling and planting! You can fix this by angling the can opener closer to the outer edge and cutting it off. Check out the video below to see how.
Idea #2: Milk Jug Pots
- A milk jug or a 2-liter pop bottle or juice bottle
- Scissors/utility knife
Tip: Some bottles have handles, leave them on for easy mobility!
For any homemade pots, you need to make sure they have drain holes of some sort. No drain holes could cause root issues to occur.
Now all you need for both is a little bit of soil and a few seeds!