When it’s time to replace an old kitchen sponge, don’t toss it. An old sponge is the perfect growing medium to use as a seed starter for flowers and vegetables. It’s easy: Just place seeds inside the natural holes of the sponge (or make small slices with the tip of a knife) and mist the sponge well with water. Place it in a dish with a little more water and be sure to keep it moist. In days, you’ll see the seeds sprout. When the seedlings are strong enough, you can transplant them into a growing medium or just trim the sponge and plant the seedling with the remaining sponge material still attached.
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