Ever heard of the word ‘urban gardening’? This simply pertains to the process of growing plants of all types and varieties. In the urban setting, it encompassess various methods such as container and indoor gardening.
For those who have the “green thumb”, the traditional way of gardening can be a little bit troublesome amid the enhanced community quarantine period. Necessary tools, especially the seeds, can be very difficult to find during this time. But, good thing, practicing this hobby is made a whole lot easier with the help of the Department of Agriculture’s FREE SEEDLINGS!
The Bureau of Plant Industry is currently distributing free seeds so you can start growing your own vegetables at home! By planting your own seeds, you don’t always have to rely on the supermarket, but have your own supply of veggies instead!
Excited to have your very own stock of healthy greens? Here are 4 ways to help you start your own indoor garden today:
Find the perfect place to put your plants in
For most people, indoor gardening can be a handful especially when it comes to deciding where to put those little cans and containers. The best way to deal with this is to find an empty or vacant space in your house and turn it into a mini-greenhouse!
Finding the perfect spot that has an adequate amount of sunlight and humidity is very crucial. But, this does not necessarily mean you need a big area-- a small yet well-equipped spot can do the job.
Decide which method to use
Commonly, people with backyards, balconies, and patios are very likely to try container gardening. Planting seeds can be done using old containers such as buckets, old tires, window boxes, barrels, and watering cans.
On the other hand, those who have no decks or yards available can try the indoor gardening method. They can also use various types of containers, the only difference is the location where they would put their plants. For this urban gardening method, plants can grow in customized greenhouses and sunrooms.
Prepare the things you’ll need
Let’s not forget the basics of gardening-- starting from recyclable plastic bottles or any reusable container, soil, popsicle sticks, shovel, spray bottle, and of course, the seeds! This is where the actual method starts!
Memorize the 5-step method of indoor gardening
This is a very easy-to-follow-guide that you can follow:
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Label each plant pot with a marker.
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Scoop the soil into the container.
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Pour in some seeds and push some soil onto it.
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Use the spray bottle to water the plant pot.
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Put it in a well-lit place and make sure to water it every morning.
Tip: The key to growing a healthy plant is to take good care of it-- never fail to check up on your seedlings every morning!
Those who are interested to get their free seeds can contact the Bureau of Plant Industry in both of their offices at San Andres, Malate, Manila, and Visayas Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City. Both are open from Mondays to Fridays and you could reach them using these numbers: 8525-7313 or 8524-0837.
Planting your own vegetables is the first step to finding a long-term solution that can help in food security, especially during a crisis. And the best way to do it is to start indoor gardening!
If you’re looking for the perfect home option that will allow you to have your very own indoor garden, you can check out Empire East’s projects: Empire East Highland City, The Paddington Place, and Mango Tree Residences! These have widely-cut units, perfect for your indoor garden set-up!
Inquire about the home of your choice today! Call us at 0945-347-0090 or 0949-377-7808.
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