Erin Heffstetler has an awesome article on making your own homemade fertilizer for your flowers and veggies.
Epsom Salt Fertilizer
Photo Credit: Erin Huffstetler Use in Place Of: Houseplant food What You Need:
Preparation: 1. Combine the Epsom salt and water. Why This Works: Epsom salt is made up of magnesium and sulfate – both vital plant nutrients. Some magnesium-loving plants to try it on: houseplants, roses, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. |
Coffee Ground Fertilizer
Photo Credit: DeaPeaJay Use in Place Of: Rose plant food What You Need:
Preparation: 1. Line a cookie sheet with newspaper. Note: Be careful not to over do it with the grounds. Even acid-loving plants can get too much acid. Why This Works: Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, magnesium, and potassium – all important plant nutrients. They are also acidic, and help to maintain the acidity of the soil. |
Egg Shell Fertilizer
Photo Credit: PPDigital Use in Place Of: Lime What You Need:
What You Do: 1. Save your eggs shells, and allow them to air dry. Why This Works: Eggs shells are made up almost entirely of calcium carbonate – the main ingredient in agricultural lime. |
Vinegar Fertilizer
Use in Place Of:
Houseplant fertilizer
Rose plant food
What You Need:
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 gallon water
- A watering can
What You Do:
1. Combine the white vinegar and water.
2. Use the solution to water your plants.
3. Repeat every three months.
Why This Works:
The acetic acid in vinegar works to increase the acidity of the soil – just the thing for acid-loving plants.
2 comments:
Hi, great post about the fertilizers. I need to read this in more detail. I had to get a closer look at that picture of Caroline Ingalls! Took me a minute to get it. I love little house and thats a great idea for your blog!
Thanks Debbie. The only problem is that I have 3 boys - no laura, or mary so I adapted the Brady bunch boys- Greg, Peter and Bobby lol!!
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