Overrun by plastic pots? Find a new use

“Has your garage or potting shed been taken over by stacks of plastic pots?

Don’t worry, several South Sound nurseries and businesses accept some types of pots for reuse…

If you have a collection of smaller pots, Lael recommends cleaning them up and finding other ways to reuse them.

Another option is to try growing next year’s vegetable starts in them.

Here are a few options for your plastic pots. As with most programs, call ahead to find out hours your donation will be accepted…

Gordon’s Garden Center, 308 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm, accepts 1-gallon and larger black pots. Customers who buy plants in 15-gallon pots from the nursery can return each empty pot for a $1 coupon. Call 360-458-2481,” quoting The Olympian.