In the search for a sustainable (and cheap) solution to buying plastic planting cell packs we’ve discovered we can just make our own.  We found numerous instructions to make pots  online.  Here are a few examples: Rolled up round pots,  pots that require no fastening and  the one we picked.  We’re pretty happy with the last one even though it’s a little time consuming. We replaced the paper clip with a staple. They’re also square so  they seem to fit well in rectangle flat trays.  The main advantage to any of these designs is that they biodegrade so the plant and pot can go right in the ground. This lessens the chance of harming the plant in the transplanting process. We also won’t run the risk of getting the seedlings sick by reusing old cell packs that may have mold or pathogens in them.

This is a great opportunity for folks who can’t make it out to the ReSource to volunteer, or for anyone who wants to volunteer in front of the TV at home and not in the cold of the warehouse.  If you’d like to fold some pots for us–it’s easy–get some newspaper and practice and then bring us your finished pots or send an email to Greenspaces {at} buffaloreuse(.)org