Celebrate Earth Day and brighten up your space with this fun, and affordable, DIY project kids (and kids at heart) will love!
Gather your supplies:
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Mason jar, or similar container
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Soil
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Plant with roots (and buds or flowers, if you choose)
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Colored glass beads, stones or marbles
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Ribbon, yarn or string
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Water
Put it together:
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Fill the jar to the top with loose soil.
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Place the beads inside the soil, alongside the jar, so they’re visible through the glass.
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Make a hole in the center of the soil that’s big enough to fit all of the roots of your plant.
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Place the plant inside the hole in the soil, and pat down the soil around the plant.
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Tie the ribbon around the mouth of the jar, into a bow, for decoration.
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Gently sprinkle or mist water on the new plant.
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Find a spot to display your project, so everyone can enjoy it!
Source: Education.com.
Recycling tip:
Use an empty, clean jar you would otherwise recycle, such as a jelly or pickle jar, instead of a Mason jar.
