Could someone remind me which gardening thread had the newspaper pot construction in it? Or another source would be good too.
JustaDumbBlonde, aren’t you the newspaper pot construction expert?
I have a 2 piece wooden thingamajig that I use to make mine. I do believe I got it through the Burpee Seed catalog/website.
In addition to the Gardening Thread about it a while back; and also in addition to Gabz’s reply, Google “making paper pots”; “paper seed pots” “paper pot maker”, etc.
There are several styles and types that seem to range in price from $8-10, up to fancy artsy “signed” $35-40 mandrels. Some even double as funnels to fill the pot with soil; or to make rammed soil ‘plugs’ for potless seed starting.
You’ll also find You Tube videos for everything from making them using plain old straight sided kitchen glasses to using a lathe to custom turn (with full downloadable plans) your own pot former; to using garage & shop items to make inexpensive pot formers & instructions.
It is almost mind boggling what is on the Web for paper pots & variants, including eBay & Amazon, as well as garden shopping sites, gardening forum/blog pages, & Extension Service sites.
As a final word, if you’re a frugal like me, check out this simple and inexpensive DIY solution: http://simplyflagstaff.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/3-newpaper-pot-maker/
I don't remember specifically. This is what I use ... bought them on eBay.
You could do the same thing with anything that is round and has an concave or open bottom (an inverted juice glass). The most important thing is the fold along the top edge to give the paper some rigidity.