You don’t need anything complicated to grow a container garden at home. In this activity you turn a recycled container into a planter pot. Watch the video below or simply follow the instructions to make your own planter.
You Will Need:
a used milk, juice or yogurt container (or any container you have on hand)
a small amount of soil (about 6 cups)
a packet of seeds (we planted wildflower seeds)
sharp scissors
a pen to poke drainage holes
a tray or larger container to catch drainage water (if you like)
Instructions:
clean your recycled container so that it is free of food residue
decide what side of your container you want to be the top and what side will be the bottom
ask an adult to help poke about six drainage holes in the bottom of your container
ask an adult to help cut a rectangular opening in the top of the planter (skip this step if you are using a container with an open top)
fill your container about ¾ full with soil
plant your seeds according to the package directions
find a tray or larger container to put under your container (to catch any water that might drain out)
water gently, place in a sunny location and wait for your seeds to grow
What other recycled items can you grow a garden in? Let us know your creative ideas!
