Soil sifters…you are a gardener, aren’t you? See, I know you are a gardener because nobody else will get the thrill of a soil sifter like us gardeners. I have tried so many different ways of getting large chunks of bark, small gravel pieces and rock hard soil that is bonded together out of my soil! I’ve used a plastic fork to rake the chunks out of my way , I’ve spent hours picking large wood pieces out of the soil. Some might say go get some seed starter mix. I never seem to have that when I’m ready to start seeds. I always have chunky soil laying around somewhere.
The Dream Is Real
I’ve been bringing up the idea to Ron about needing a soil sifter for awhile. So, this winter as I’m getting everything out to start seeds I sighed to Ron again about needing one. I was happily surprised as he started to gather the materials and fulfilled the soil sifter dream that I have had.
Building the Soil Sifter
Most of the things we build are from scraps that Ron has from other projects and this is no different. The wood was from his pile of lumber. He did buy a fresh roll of screen that would work for the project. If you are handy with a saw to cut your wood to the length you want; know how to use a stapler and a screw gun then you can make your very own DIY Soil Sifter. I will leave you in the capable hands of the guy who built me mine. Check out the video he created while putting together my DIY soil sifter. I’m going to have to paint it! What color do you think? Red, yellow, blue?
I would love it if you built one and sent me a video showing me! So, happy seed starting, I know it might be early for some of you all but I know the dream is real for all of us.
Here is to your homesteading dreams,
Shawn
