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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 10:29:19 AM
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| This is so cool. I was saving them for the girl scouts, but know I will be using them as seed starters for me. they might get some IDK. Also neat idea for cord corralling. |
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MamaBulla
True Blue Farmgirl
209 Posts
Kris
Midland
NC
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 10:39:44 AM
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I love this idea! I usually give the empty rolls to the gerbils to chew up, but I think their toilet paper tube days are over!!
Kris B.
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Farmgirl Sister #3679
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henlady35904
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Kim
Gadsden
Alabama
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 6:50:11 PM
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I have used tp/ papertowel tubes for three years. They work great and yes you can plant whole thing in the garden.
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 9:55:12 PM
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I did this this past spring...except I left them whole and cut for slits in the bottom and folded them in to make a bottom and then filled with soil....worked great.
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask...
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 6:34:21 PM
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Originally posted by traildancer
Another way I have used them is to keep electrical cords corraled. I have one covered with contact paper for my iron that is probably 10 years old.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour
Does this mean you don't iron??? LOL
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2012 : 11:13:46 AM
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Laura, we did that last spring, and it really works. Thanks for the information.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2012 : 11:26:12 AM
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In case you don't have a stockpile of TP rolls, you can buy them from Oriental Trading Company. You can also use paper towel rolls. Sadly, we've got about 6 weeks to go before we can start seeds, here, but thought I'd pass this on.
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JThomp
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Justine
Raymore
Missouri
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2012 : 2:33:48 PM
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I've been saving mine so that I can give this a try with my seeds this year.
FarmGirl Sister#2904
"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here." The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd |
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wandaj
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Wanda
Buffalo
NY
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2012 : 08:44:08 AM
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| Neat idea thanks for sharing!! can't wait to try it. |
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 09:02:32 AM
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| I saw this idea here about two months ago and I have been using it with my seeds and it is soooo great. Thanks for passing such a great idea on. Karla |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 8:42:32 PM
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Kerrieann, in my post on page two that is what I was talking about...thank you so much for finding a pic about it...I tried explaining it but a picture is so much better
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask...
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JThomp
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Justine
Raymore
Missouri
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2012 : 10:18:46 AM
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Yes, thank you for the picture, Karrieann, that is a big help!
FarmGirl Sister#2904
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 08:03:51 AM
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I'm glad so many folks are taking an interest. I know I can't always come up with pots to gets plants started and this is a great way to reuse something we all have.
Laurie
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ninajb
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Nina
Muncie
Indiana
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 08:12:19 AM
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| I just started saving mine a couple of weeks ago when my friend told me about this. Of course I have a while before I can start my seeds so I should have plenty. Heck I am pretty sure the people in my house eat the toilet paper as fast as it goes! |
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AutumnSpices
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Andrea
Blaine
Tennessee
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2012 : 07:45:52 AM
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Great idea! I had heard of this before, but never tried it. The pic is a great help. I've been saving mine for weeks but they keep diminishing as my two DD keep using them to fashion tunnels for their hamsters. 
I also use tp rolls for years to keep cords coiled. They're great for keeping my mixer cord and other applicance adaptor cords neatly separated, untangled and quick to grab.
Blessings!
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Breanna
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
Breanna
Parker
Colorado
USA
208 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2012 : 7:19:54 PM
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Great idea Laurie. I've tried that with rolled newspaper...one of mj's projects :-).
Farmgirl Bre
"By day the Lord directs His love, at night His song is with me- a prayer to the God of my life." Ps. 42:8 |
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Debra B
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Debra
Thaxton
VA
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2012 : 01:33:30 AM
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We have 24 kids that come to our Wed. afterschool program and we'll be starting seeds in the next week or two. I've been saving tp and paper towel rolls for awhile now and I think I have enough. I've also put in a request at church for deli style clear clamshell boxes that the kids are going to turn into mini-greenhouses. The kids are starting a community garden at the local community center where we meet. Each child will have a 5x5 foot plot to plant whatever they want. If it will stop raining for at least 3 days in a row I can get the gentleman who agreed to plow up the spot to come and do it!
Debra in Thaxton VA
Homeschooling mom to 6 beautiful blessings
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
427 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2012 : 05:49:42 AM
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That sounds awesome Debra. What fun and learning those kids will have.
Emily
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rock003
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Amber
Independence
ky
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2012 : 05:11:43 AM
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@ Montrose Girl what a GREAT idea!!I will definately be trying this out next growing season! (i already started my seedlings)
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