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Trash to Treasure Tuesday: Turbo’s Trick-or-Treasure Rolls!
This week’s spooky-season craft is frightfully fun and  planet-friendly! Save those empty toilet rolls — they’re about to become the cutest little Halloween treat boxes. How to make them: Take a clean toilet roll and make four 1-inch cuts  on the bottom of each end. Gently fold the cut sections inward — they’ll tuck into each other to create a neat little cube-shaped end. Repeat on the other side so both ends are closed. Decorate with spooky faces, stickers, or ribbon. Pop in
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2 days ago1 min read


Trash to Treasure Tuesday: Turbo’s Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Turning Halloween scraps into crunchy golden treasure! When Turbo saw the leftover pumpkin seeds from carving his spooky jack-o’-lantern, he flapped his wings and quacked, “Don’t throw those out! They’re snack gold! ” So instead of wasting them, Turbo and Kevin decided to roast them into a crunchy, healthy treat — and oh, what a treasure they turned out to be! You’ll Need: Seeds from one pumpkin A drizzle of olive oil or melted butter A sprinkle of salt (and a dash of cinnamo
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Oct 221 min read


Make Your Own Glowbug Jar!
You’ll need: * Empty jar (or plastic cup with lid) * Glow-in-the-dark paint or yellow paper circles * Markers, stickers & stars for decoration * A bit of string or ribbon for a handle Instructions:   1️⃣ Paint or stick your “glowbugs” inside the jar — you can use dots of paint or tiny paper circles with faces! 2️⃣ Decorate the outside with pumpkins, stars, and leaves.  3️⃣ Add ribbon or string around the lid so you can carry your jar like Turbo’s lantern.  4️⃣ Turn off the li
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Oct 141 min read


Trash to Treasure Tuesday
Turn your old egg cartons into a colony of spooky bats!  This easy upcycle is perfect for Halloween — fun for kids, thrifty for adults,...
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Sep 301 min read


Trash to Treasure Tuesday: Pinecone & Corncob Bird Feeders
What You Need (from the trash or garden!): Large pinecones OR dried corncobs String or twine Peanut butter (or alternative like lard/suet...
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Sep 231 min read


Trash to Treasure: Tin Can Lanterns
“Who says old tins are just for recycling? With a dash of creativity, you can turn them into twinkling lanterns that light up your garden...
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Sep 161 min read


DIY Sock Puppets: Fun & Easy Craft for Kids
Old socks lying around? Don’t toss them in the bin — give them a second life as playful sock puppets! This quick and eco-friendly craft...
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Sep 121 min read


Trash to Treasure Tuesday: Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder
Don’t toss that old plastic bottle! With a little creativity, you can turn it into a bird feeder that brightens your garden and helps our...
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Sep 101 min read


DIY Herbal Tea Blends from Your Garden
There’s something magical about stepping outside, picking a handful of herbs, and turning them into a soothing cup of tea.  Growing and...
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Sep 61 min read


“Homemade Playdough Fun with Turbo & Kevin”
Playdough is every child’s favourite sensory toy — squishy, colourful, and full of possibilities. Instead of buying it, why not make your...
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Sep 31 min read


Clever Garden Tool Hacks You Can Make from Junk
Upcycle , Repurpose & Save Your Garden One Spoon at a Time! Welcome to Turbo’s top gardening tips! Here at Turbo's Korner , we believe in...
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Aug 282 min read


Trash to Treasure Tuesday Idea: Tin Can Herb Planters
From Rubbish to Rosemary – Tin Can Herb Planters! Don’t toss those empty tin cans! With a splash of paint and a sprinkle of creativity,...
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Aug 261 min read


Turbo’s Compostable Creations!From Scraps to Soil—Turbo Style!
Welcome back to our Trash to Treasure Tuesday, where we turn everyday waste into garden gold. This week, Turbo’s waddling into the...
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Aug 201 min read


Trash to Treasure Tuesday: Egg Carton Seed Starters
“Why toss your egg cartons when they can grow your next garden? These little treasures make perfect eco-friendly seed starters — and...
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Aug 131 min read
Trash to Treasure Tuesday #1: From Coffee Grounds to Gold – Turbo’s Garden Secret!
Turn kitchen scraps into garden miracles—one worm at a time! Welcome to our very first Trash to Treasure Tuesday —your weekly peek into...
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Aug 51 min read


Welcome to the Garden Gate
Where Magic, Mud, and Mischief Bloom By A.J. Thomas (with occasional quacks from Turbo the Duck) Hi and welcome to our little patch of...
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Aug 41 min read
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