{
  "id": 19111119,
  "title": "I tried this viral budget hack for winter greenhouses—here’s how",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/i-tried-this-viral-budget-hack-for-winter-greenhouses-heres-how",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T07:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/i-tried-this-viral-budget-hack-for-winter-greenhouses-heres-how"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Winter can be challenging for gardens, but a viral TikTok hack may offer a solution for those without outdoor greenhouses. @sandra.maria.home, who has nearly 65,000 followers on TikTok, demonstrated how to create mini greenhouses using milk jugs. To do this, simply wash and cut the jugs in half, add drainage holes, fill with soil, plant seeds, and seal with duct tape. Sandra recommends avoiding fertilized soil and numbering jugs for easy tracking. Once spring arrives, gently release the duct tape to allow plants to acclimate before transplanting them outdoors. Sandra suggests using duct tape, which is durable and adhesive, and heating it with a hair dryer if needed in cold conditions. The hack proved cost-effective and time-efficient, with the potential to save new plants from harsh winter conditions.",
  "summary": "Winter isn't great for starting seeds, but with this easy hack you can set up mini greenhouses in your garden that'll protect your plants until spring.",
  "key_points": [
    "TikTok hack uses milk jugs to create mini greenhouses",
    "Wash, cut jugs, add drainage, fill with soil, plant seeds",
    "Seal with duct tape, avoid fertilized soil, number jugs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Repurposing household plastic waste into miniature greenhouses offers an accessible way for budget-conscious gardeners to protect young seedlings from harsh winter weather without investing in expensive outdoor structures.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}