Plant Pals
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Your indoor gardener may not get your "bad hair day" jokes,
but the fun of this grassy-haired friend won't be lost on him.
Like a Chia Pet, the project requires just a sprinkling of
seeds, a bit of sun, and a few drops of patience.
Be sure to check out our other
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ideas for your toddler.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| One 9- or 12-ounce plastic cup
1 to 1 1/4 cups of potting soil 1 tablespoon of grass seeds (we bought rye grass at a garden center) Decorations, such as office dot stickers, markers, and ribbon (for safety, it should measure less than 6 inches long) | |
| Seasons: Year round | |
| Materials: plastic cup, seeds | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Fill the cup halfway with soil. Divide the remaining soil in two, then have your child measure the seeds and stir them into one of these halves. Tip: To speed germination, you can first soak the seeds in water overnight. |
| 2. |  Spoon the seed-filled soil into the cup, then top it with
the remaining soil (this final layer should be about 1/8 to 1/4
inch deep). Water the soil well. |
| 3. |  Let your child decorate the cup with stickers and markers.
Finally, leave the plant in a warm, sunny spot to sprout. Water
as necessary to keep the soil about as wet as a damp
sponge. |
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