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Painted flower pot with seeds

A clay pot painted by your kid, planted with a few seeds, and handed over as a gift that keeps growing.

Painted flower pot with seeds
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 5 to 10
Time1 hour plus drying
Cost$5 to $12

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Wash hands after handling potting mix.

  1. Step 1: Wipe the pot
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    Wipe the pot

    Wipe off dust with a damp cloth. Let it dry.

  2. Step 2: Paint a base coat
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    Paint a base coat

    Paint the outside a bright color. Leave the inside bare so the soil can breathe.

  3. Step 3: Decorate it
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    Decorate it

    Add dots, flowers, handprints or a name once the base is dry.

  4. Step 4: Fill with soil
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    Fill with soil

    Fill it with potting mix to about 1 in below the rim.

  5. Step 5: Plant the seeds
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    Plant the seeds

    Push 3 seeds about 1/4 in deep and cover them. Water gently.

  6. Step 6: Wrap it up
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    Wrap it up

    Tie a ribbon around the rim with a card that says what's growing.

Edie's tip

Marigolds and zinnias sprout in about a week. That's a nice wait for a kid.

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