Above: Cow Pots, developed by two Connecticut farmers as an environmentally friendly way to re-use manure, are odorless and biodegradable. Made of dried manure composted with natural fibers, a package of 12 3-inch pots is $7.95 from Veseys.

Above: Plant seeds in coir pellets; after five or six weeks, transplant directly to the garden. A 20-pelletFiber Grow Greenhouse Kit, which also comes with a reusable tray and dome cover, is $6.49 from Grow Organic.

Time to start planting those seeds for spring gardens.

Have fun.

photos from The Gardenesta.com