Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Social media is flooded with fans of the so-called “milk jug method” of starting seedlings at home. Seeds for almost any garden plant can be started this way, and it is especially ...

Our planet has been grappling with a global plastic waste problem for decades, but things haven't gotten any better with each passing year. As of 2025, global thermoplastic production is expected to ...

Person holding a plastic bottle of milk in the garden - Wepro/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Plastic milk jugs are part of our daily lives and often end up in ...

I know everyone is champing at the bit to get gardens planted but let’s consider this. It’s been a whacky spring and we could still get a frost or two before June and beyond. At some point, however we ...

A plastic milk jug isn’t just something to stomp on and throw in the recycling bin. With a little ingenuity, you can put it to good use in the garden. Wash the jug out and hang onto the cap. Any parts ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- You might be impatient to start seeds indoors, but it is still too early. You can get a running start on this activity right now with the milk jug magic seed starting plan. As the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to finding affordable garden tools, the best ones might already be sitting in your recycling bin. Although this can sound as ...

Starting a garden doesn't have to mean spending money on fancy seed trays and tons of other new supplies. One creative TikToker has shown how a little trash — like an old milk jug — can be transformed ...

With the ongoing period of cold spells, it is crucial to take extra care of the plants in your garden. To assist you with that, a gardening expert has shared an unusual hack that will keep your plants ...