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SFguy

Well-Known Member
Give me some ideas guys. all my funds are tied up on my indoor and i want to get something going outside.

I have

SPACE
TIME
ENERGY
CLONING SUPPLIES

i do not have

money
the option to spend money
or any thoughts of money untill after this season.


Im open to creative ideas reusing or upcycling FREE materials from ANYWHERE, craigslist, rummage sales, etc.etc.

lets get creative.
 

OGxBLU

New Member
Do you have dirt in your backyard? Or its all cement? If you have dirt i guess just plant a seed or clone and water it and feed it with natural food like egg shells banana peels...here is some info i found online that someone posted....



Rainwater

Water isn't considered food, but houseplants require water to survive, and it helps the food reach the stems and foliage through the root system. Unlike tap water, rainwater is naturally soft and void of the chemicals typically added to municipal water. Well water is good for plants - unless it has been softened through a water softener because softened water contains too much sodium.

Collect natural rainwater for houseplants in a rain barrel or another suitable container. Collected water is healthy, and best of all, it's free. You already know how fast grass and outdoor plants grow with abundant rain, and houseplants are no exception. Use collected rainwater to water your plants according to their specific needs, and you'll be amazed by how fast they grow and how green and lush they become, especially when used with the following natural homemade houseplant food.

Diluted Milk

People and cats aren't the only milk drinkers. Mix one part milk with one part rainwater for healthy natural homemade houseplant food. Believe it or not, the milk and water mixture won't cause the soil to smell sour or spoiled, and this is a great way to use milk that has lasted past the expiration date. Houseplants don't mind slightly sour milk!

Veggie and Fruit Peeling Water

Next time you peel fruit and vegetables such as potatoes, oranges, apples, or cucumbers, soak them at least eight hours in rainwater, and feed your houseplants a completely natural homemade nutrient cocktail. They'll benefit greatly from the natural homemade vitamin-rich water, and your old peelings will serve a valuable purpose before they're added to the compost pile. Strain the peelings, and water the houseplants as usual.

Eggshell Water

Eggshells add a number of healthful nutrients to benefit houseplants. Before adding them to the compost bin, soak broken bits of eggshell in rainwater collected for houseplants. After they've soaked for at least eight hours, strain the shells, and water the plants as usual to give them a healthy, homemade, and completely natural drink.

Veggie Broth

Vegetable peelings aren't the only parts of vegetables that can be used for natural homemade houseplant food. After cooking fresh vegetables, allow the liquid to cool completely, strain it with a wire mesh strainer, and water houseplants in need of food. The vitamins and minerals in the homemade liquid won't go to waste as it would if it were poured down the drain.

Coffee and Tea Brew

If you drink homemade coffee and tea, take advantage of leftover coffee grounds and used teabags. Instead of throwing them away, allow them to soak in a small container of natural rainwater. Strain the grounds though a cheesecloth and remove the teabags. Use the water to feed thirsty houseplants. With proper care and feeding, in time they'll grow more vigorous and more beautiful than you ever thought possible.
 

SFguy

Well-Known Member
thanks og blu, i have nutrients and yes i do have dirt. its not all concrete.

nutrients arent a biggie to me either, i have fish emulsion/guano/seaweed and bug spray for my 3200 watt indoor setup

I was just looking more for ideas for like raised beds, creative planter pots, and other ideas showing users some out of the box thinking.

I have a large shop and prettty much any tools required for building, just dont have dough to go buy soil and make raised beds ammended all nice, or any big smartpots untill next year.

I just want to rototill and toss some in a few rows but ill need a fence for sure to keep my dogs out of there., and i have GOPHERS like a motherfucker and know that theyll fuck me if i go straight into the ground. thats why i want to do some raised beds or large pots.
 

OGxBLU

New Member
i see what you mean you have plywood? plywood makes for good raised beds if you are creative a lil you will come up with something to last a while and do its job....
 

Garden Boss

Well-Known Member
You can find free pallets on craigslist or behind certain business. You could dismantle them for raised bed material. I find the majority of my building materials at yard sales and flea markets to save money.
 

SFguy

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You can find free pallets on craigslist or behind certain business. You could dismantle them for raised bed material. I find the majority of my building materials at yard sales and flea markets to save money.
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That's was one of the plans in my head there's TONS of pallets everywhere.
 

kmog33

Well-Known Member
Do you have dirt in your backyard? Or its all cement? If you have dirt i guess just plant a seed or clone and water it and feed it with natural food like egg shells banana peels...here is some info i found online that someone posted....



Rainwater

Water isn't considered food, but houseplants require water to survive, and it helps the food reach the stems and foliage through the root system. Unlike tap water, rainwater is naturally soft and void of the chemicals typically added to municipal water. Well water is good for plants - unless it has been softened through a water softener because softened water contains too much sodium.

Collect natural rainwater for houseplants in a rain barrel or another suitable container. Collected water is healthy, and best of all, it's free. You already know how fast grass and outdoor plants grow with abundant rain, and houseplants are no exception. Use collected rainwater to water your plants according to their specific needs, and you'll be amazed by how fast they grow and how green and lush they become, especially when used with the following natural homemade houseplant food.

Diluted Milk

People and cats aren't the only milk drinkers. Mix one part milk with one part rainwater for healthy natural homemade houseplant food. Believe it or not, the milk and water mixture won't cause the soil to smell sour or spoiled, and this is a great way to use milk that has lasted past the expiration date. Houseplants don't mind slightly sour milk!

Veggie and Fruit Peeling Water

Next time you peel fruit and vegetables such as potatoes, oranges, apples, or cucumbers, soak them at least eight hours in rainwater, and feed your houseplants a completely natural homemade nutrient cocktail. They'll benefit greatly from the natural homemade vitamin-rich water, and your old peelings will serve a valuable purpose before they're added to the compost pile. Strain the peelings, and water the houseplants as usual.

Eggshell Water

Eggshells add a number of healthful nutrients to benefit houseplants. Before adding them to the compost bin, soak broken bits of eggshell in rainwater collected for houseplants. After they've soaked for at least eight hours, strain the shells, and water the plants as usual to give them a healthy, homemade, and completely natural drink.

Veggie Broth

Vegetable peelings aren't the only parts of vegetables that can be used for natural homemade houseplant food. After cooking fresh vegetables, allow the liquid to cool completely, strain it with a wire mesh strainer, and water houseplants in need of food. The vitamins and minerals in the homemade liquid won't go to waste as it would if it were poured down the drain.

Coffee and Tea Brew

If you drink homemade coffee and tea, take advantage of leftover coffee grounds and used teabags. Instead of throwing them away, allow them to soak in a small container of natural rainwater. Strain the grounds though a cheesecloth and remove the teabags. Use the water to feed thirsty houseplants. With proper care and feeding, in time they'll grow more vigorous and more beautiful than you ever thought possible.
This is an awesome post/information.

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SFguy

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Neighbors are my eyes and ears when I'm not home... Minus the night vision color motion activated camera set I got. Lol

But ya one of the neighbors brother is my partner in all this. He's covering finances and I'm doing all the work and putting up the spot. He's partial owner of a collective/delivery service were trying to get off the ground. That's where my indoor is going.
 

Bugeye

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I like the carport option then. You can spend a little money, right? Check out doublejj's carport thread, he's posting links to used ones all the time!
 

SFguy

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Literally 0$$ I want to do this for a reason I guess I could but I want to show that with some INGENUITY, and CRITICAL THINKING But want to do completely free. Besides fish/guano/seaweed and the clones I make... I need to get cutting for the spring grill & chill.



I like the carport option then. You can spend a little money, right? Check out doublejj's carport thread, he's posting links to used ones all the time!
 

TWS

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gophers will hammer you . ( they only dig two feet deep) My Two cents, I use 15 gallon nursery pots buried in the ground for this reason with the bottoms knocked out. The dirt you dig out to sink the pots you could amend with chicken manure and mulch and back fill the pots.. the two cheapest ingredients I know.
 

SFguy

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gophers will hammer you . ( they only dig two feet deep) My Two cents, I use 15 gallon nursery pots buried in the ground for this reason with the bottoms knocked out. The dirt you dig out to sink the pots you could amend with chicken manure and mulch and back fill the pots.. the two cheapest ingredients I know.
Thanks bro!!!!! That's seriously why I don't want to waste my time. I can just go straight into the ground. We have FERTILE SOIL. But the gophers WILL FUCK ME overnight u know it. They already tear my yard up and that's not mentioning the two pitbulls I have that want to catch them also. My dogs are part excavator. Burying the pots is a great idea too I have a bunch of 3-5 g pots left over
 

SFguy

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I like the carport option then. You can spend a little money, right? Check out doublejj's carport thread, he's posting links to used ones all the time!
Djj has been definitely selling me on the carport greenhouse. I have a concrete pad I could put it on. Did you see the pic I uploaded??
 

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Bugeye

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I did see the pic and since you have cool neighbors, that is what me think of doublejj's set up! But I can totally appreciate the DIY approach. Good philosophy!
 
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