In 2007, an article in The Telegraph suggested that us Brits were leading the way in toilet paper use. Hi, I have only used them with the bottoms open because I mainly use them for seeds that develop a long tap root and therefore need a longer tube.

Remember to flatten boxes and remove all packing tape, polystyrene and plastic inserts from cardboard packaging before recycling.Take a toilet roll tube (kitchen roll tubes can be cut into two) and squash it flat creating creased edges. I would think the bottoms can be opened up again on my toilet tube pots if needed but this year is really a trial for everything I do with the allotment so I’m really glad for your input and will see how these pots turn out for me throughout the year. I was looking for fun activities for a school school assignment and i must say i am so happy i found your blog! I’m starting to experiment with kaleidoscopes in my industrial design course at Aalto University in Helsinki, and this is genius to me especially because of the cuff that allows you to turn – not shake – the tube to change the image!

Just spread vegetable shortening or peanut butter on the outside of the cardboard tube, then roll it in birdseed to coat it – just like sprinkles!He still plays with the papert towel carboard and empty juice bottles more than he plays with any toy i've bought him. Because your seeds will produce water and carbon dioxide as a result of photosynthesis, you should start to see the bag swelling and filling with condensation as germination begins.

Perfect for exploring early construction techniques and ideal for making a variety of seasonal crafts.I’ve had a few people say they use these for peas and beans like you and simply fill with compost and sit in a tray. Our recycled Cushelle toilet roll tube photo holders are the perfect DIY gift idea for kids to give dad this Father’s Day. The disruption to their soil and roots can make them wilt or sometimes die – but how can you avoid it?