First of all. SO SORRY we were missing in the cyber world yesterday.
My computer would not load anything and I'm blaming the crazy wind storm that was going on.
But. Since we missed Earth Day, and Arbor Day is coming up on Friday,
we'd like to share a little DIY Mini-Greenhouse.
Bam. Planet saved.
But this is a REALLY simple greenhouse to make. And best of all, it WATERS ITSELF!
We're all about easy peasy green thumbs!!!!
Wanna make your own???? I know you do.
Supplies needed:
- clear plastic cups
- clear packing tape
- garden soil
- easy-to-grow-seeds
- water
Instructions:
Fill one plastic cup with soil, until about an inch from the top.
Poke a hole in the middle of the soil and place your seeds inside. Lightly cover with soil.
(Easy seeds to grow are ones like marigolds, sunflowers, grass, cosmos, basil, mint, etc.)
Sprinkle with enough water to make the soil damp.
Turn the 2nd cup upside down and place on top of the 1st cup. Tape together.
Place your mini-greenhouse in a window with plenty of sun. And no need to water!
It will water itself as the water evaporates, condescends, and precipitates back onto your seeds!
When the plant begins to outgrow the cup, transfer to a larger cup or pot.
See? So easy, yet so fun!
You can find this article in our April 2014 issue on page 18
along with some interesting info about Arbor Day!
Yay for Planet Earth!!
(You could also use this as a fun YW Activity. Learn about simple plant growth and care
and then make your own little greenhouse to take home!)
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