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Indoor Growing: House Plants

Make New Houseplants with a Rooting Pot

Create a specialized rooting pot for easy at-home propagation!

Materials:

  • 6-7″ pot with drain holes
  • 2.5″ clay pot, vermiculite
  • Paper towels
  • Small cork or florist’s clay
  • Sharp scissors

Approximate Time to Complete: 30 minutes for planting, severals weeks for cuttings to root
Ages: 6+
Location: Inside

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Plant People

Grab your little gardener, some old pantyhose, potting soil, grass seed, and craft supplies, and get excited to grow your very own chia pet at home. Your kids will love putting this adorable creature together and watching their seeds grow into a full head of hair.

Materials:

  • Pair of pantyhose
  • Grass seed
  • Potting soil
  • Miscellaneous craft supplies
  • Glue gun or craft glue

Approximate Time to Complete: 30 minutes for planting, severals weeks for cuttings to root
Ages: All
Location: Inside

For full activity, click here.

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