Now the only thing I can keep alive is a cactus so how we have something growing between us all I don't know! I'll have to keep you updated on the progress.
This is such a fun activity to DIY due to using up old drink cartons, painting and being able to nature/ watch something grow! Perfect to pass the time during isolation! For the Herb Gardens, you first need a few paper drink cartons or plastic milk bottles work too.
What you'll need:
Paper drink cartons/milk bottles
Craft knife or scissors
Acrylic paint
Potting soil
Seeds
Craft sticks
With a clean and dry drink carton, carefully cut away one side. If you're using a milk bottle just cut off the top half to leave a pot shape!
Paint the carton in your choice of colours. I needed to do two coats on both, so this week with India I will paint the base and let her full artistic skills go wild on that. - something to bare in mind if you don't want the print underneath to show!
Fill with potting soil.
I really can't recommend this one enough due to having a communal garden and not having the space for a massive bag of soil, this is so compact and I just cut off what I needed and added water. Shocked at how much it grew!
Then, make a hole with your finger and add seeds however instructed on the packet.
Keep by a window and watch your seedlings grow!
Paper drink cartons/milk bottles
Craft knife or scissors
Acrylic paint
Potting soil
Seeds
Craft sticks
With a clean and dry drink carton, carefully cut away one side. If you're using a milk bottle just cut off the top half to leave a pot shape!
Paint the carton in your choice of colours. I needed to do two coats on both, so this week with India I will paint the base and let her full artistic skills go wild on that. - something to bare in mind if you don't want the print underneath to show!
Fill with potting soil.
I really can't recommend this one enough due to having a communal garden and not having the space for a massive bag of soil, this is so compact and I just cut off what I needed and added water. Shocked at how much it grew!
Then, make a hole with your finger and add seeds however instructed on the packet.
Keep by a window and watch your seedlings grow!
With craft sticks, you can use a black fine-tip marker and write whatever is growing. This is a great way for kids to learn about their herbs.
However, I wanted to make something a little more 'fun' for India to look at so printed quotes and prints from Pinterest and stuck them to the sticks!
Please tag @playspirations or myself @mywildsparrows if you do end up making this as I'd love to see your creations!
Enjoy!
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