what to do with small, mesh bags (e.g. from onions)

[frustratedearthmother]

I try not to buy things in them anymore, but we have had some in the past. DH has used a couple to store wine corks in. I think they're still hanging on a nail in the garage, lol.

I like the idea about putting chicken treats in them though.

 

[Britesea]

Cut them into 4" squares or so, and stack them in layers of at least 3. Now carefully crochet all around the edges with a strong cotton thread. Voila- a very nice scrubbing pad that rinses clean easily (unlike those nasty green scrubbies that most people use and are impossible to get really clean)

 

[Daisy]

this might be a dumb idea, that I am going to try anyway, but could they be used as mini fruit nets? I haven't got great nets for the grapes and I was looking at the empty onion bag tonight thinking it might fit just nicely over a single bunch of grapes . I'll give it a go, but suspect the birds might think it is a new fun game.

 

[Lazy Gardener]

Wouldn't prevent bird or insect damage, and would even give insects an added layer of protection as they destroy the fruit.

 

[Hinotori]

Make bags like this. I bought some of these and use Command hooks to hang them off the side of the fridge. Space is tight here.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Those look great! Fantastic idea!

 

[Britesea]

Might even be able to sell them at a craft fair or farmers market. (if we are allowed to have any this year)