The benefits of starting a garden are many and varied. For starters, it’s a huge step into self-sufficiency. You get to save money by growing your own fruits and vegetables, which you can then use to cook healthier meals. Gardening is also good for your health because it qualifies as exercise. Plus, it’s incredibly rewarding, as previously noted. Here Zoey Sky, NaturalNews.com, reflects on working smarter, not harder as you work with hacks for home gardening:

“Home gardening may seem overwhelming, but these six tips can make your gardening journey a little easier. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalsite.com)

Read on to learn how to make eggshell “pots” for your seedlings and how to make a DIY non-toxic weed killer for your home garden.

Use eggshells to make seedling pots

Save those eggshells when you’re done making breakfast and use the eggshell halves to start seedlings.

Eggshells are completely biodegradable so you can plant the “pot” with the sprouted seedling emerging from the egg. As the eggshells break down, they will add beneficial nutrients to the soil.

To harvest the eggshell, hard boil some eggs and chop off the top with a sharp knife. Use a clean spoon to scoop out the egg from the shell. Boil the eggshells in water, then set them aside to let them dry. (Related: Home gardening tips: 8 Small space gardening options that won’t break the bank.)

When you’re ready to plant, use a pencil or pen to puncture a small hole in the bottom of the shells to help them drain. Fill the shells with potting mix and plant your seeds.

Use an empty egg carton to support the eggshell pots and water them regularly until they sprout. Once your seedlings have sprouted and are ready to plant, crush the whole shell gently then plant the sprout still in the shell right onto the soil.”

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