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Gardener shares brilliant hack using old toilet paper rolls: 'They look so cute'
One TikTok gardener shared a zero-cost, zero-waste hack for seedling pots using toilet paper rolls.
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Grow Your Own Tomatoes: A Guide to Transplanting Seedlings Using Household Recyclables
Toronto, CA – Local gardener and content creator BK recently shared a step-by-step guide on transplanting tomato seedlings, offering an accessible method for home growers. The video, uploaded on May 5, 2025, demonstrates how to carefully separate young tomato plants and re-pot them into individual containers made from repurposed paper towel and toilet paper rolls. BK emphasized the importance of gentleness when handling the delicate root systems during the transplanting process. While showcasing the use of recycled materials as an alternative to traditional plastic pots, he noted that this method was primarily for demonstration purposes and might not be his long-term recommendation. After successfully transferring each seedling into its new biodegradable pot, the gardener concluded the process by watering the newly planted tomatoes. This guide provides practical tips for aspiring gardeners looking to expand their plant collection sustainably.
