Mini Hothouses

Soda bottle mini hothouses are a great way to protect your seedlings from frost.

Supplies needed:
* Empty 2 liter soda bottle
* Scissors or sharp knife
* Seedling

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1. Rinse out an empty 2 liter soda bottle. Replace cap.

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2. Remove label and discard.

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3. With a sharp knife or scissors cut off bottom. CAUTION: Be careful when cutting the plastic edges are sharp and can cut you.

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4. Throw bottom of soda bottle into your recycling bin.

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5. Place soda bottle over plant and twist down into dirt.

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6. On warm days simply untwist soda cap to allow fresh air.

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