{"id":1281,"date":"2014-06-10T09:48:04","date_gmt":"2014-06-10T13:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greenpare.wordpress.com\/?p=993"},"modified":"2022-04-02T14:35:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T18:35:03","slug":"the-upcycle-experience-herb-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parecorp.com\/2014\/06\/10\/the-upcycle-experience-herb-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"The Upcycle Experience: Herb Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The three R\u2019s, \u201cReduce, Reuse and Recycle,\u201d is a common phrase coined by the environmental movement.\u00a0This message encourages us to reduce those things we buy, use and throw away. Recycling promotes the separation of trash materials such as paper, plastic and glass, which can be re-manufactured to provide a new use. Reuse however, combines the principles behind reducing and skips the step of recycling. It involves thinking ahead and outside of the box. While tricky to start, it may be the most rewarding \u201cR\u201d of all.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parecorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rrr.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parecorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rrr.jpg\" alt=\"RRR\" width=\"185\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cUpcycling\u201d is a glorified term for reuse. How can we alter the function of an object that has already been used for its primary purpose? How can we take a common household item that is taking up space in the house, and prevent it from taking up space in the trash? Can this item surpass its original function? This blog begins a series of upcycling posts, because one of the most helpful contributors to upcycling is sharing ideas!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Herb Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Herb gardening is an easy way to consistently add fresh greens to a meal. Better yet, an indoor herb garden can function as an air purifier! I brought a few seedlings home from the store in an attempt to start my garden, only to realize I had nothing to plant them in. Looking around my kitchen, I noticed a ton of mismatched glassware that I hadn\u2019t used in years. Each was a different shape and size, all holding fond memories from different places, yet taking up space in my cabinet. Cue upcycling idea! I decided to plant my herb garden in my old glassware.<\/p>\n<p>Items you will need:<br \/>\n1. Assorted Glassware<br \/>\n2. Proximity to window or ample sunlight<br \/>\n3. Potting soil<br \/>\n4. Herb seedlings of your choice (or seeds, if you\u2019re feeling patient)<br \/>\n5. Enough flat pebbles\/rock\/slate to create a thin layer at bottom of glass<br \/>\n6. Newspaper (or any type of barrier used for easy clean-up after potting, especially indoors)<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-Step:<br \/>\n1. Rinse Glassware<br \/>\n2. Add layer of flat pebbles to bottom of glass for drainage<br \/>\n3. Fill glass 3\/4 full with potting soil<br \/>\n4. Plant seedlings or sprinkle seeds (check seed package for more detailed planting info)<br \/>\n5. Water (more thoroughly than often)<br \/>\n6. Take pride in your upcycling efforts, and enjoy extra flavorful meals!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_994\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-994\" class=\"wp-image-994 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parecorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/img_0347.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0347\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In order to finish the project, I did have to visit my local Savers (a store dedicated to reusing) and purchase two additional glasses for under $2.00. I also needed more potting soil than anticipated.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_995\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-995\" class=\"wp-image-995 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parecorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/img_0349.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0349\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Final product<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Overall, the final product came together just as I had hoped! In this case, upcycling was a benefit to my cooking, the environment, and don\u2019t forget, my wallet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The three R\u2019s, \u201cReduce, Reuse and Recycle,\u201d is a common phrase coined by the environmental movement.\u00a0This message encourages us to reduce those things we buy, use and throw away. 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