Container Gardening for KidsTry any of these 25 projects using things from around the house. Growing plants in a container is a great way for kids to make their own garden -- without needing a lot of space. Make an herbal collar for your pet that will keep bugs away while smelling great. Create your own backyard monster with plastic soda-can holders, a broom, pipe cleaners, and a few more odds & ends. Growing plants has never been more fun and, with containers, any kid can have a garden. |
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... Foliage : green . Care : Water and fertilize lightly . Keep plant in area protected from wind . If the plant needs support , put a long garden stake in the middle of the pot and tie the lower leaves and stems to it to hold the plant ...
... Foliage : green . Care : Water and fertilize lightly . Keep plant in area protected from wind . If the plant needs support , put a long garden stake in the middle of the pot and tie the lower leaves and stems to it to hold the plant ...
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... Foliage : dark green . Care : Fertilize every other watering , allowing soil to dry out between waterings . Can winter indoors as a flowering houseplant if cool night ( 60 degree F - 16 C ) temperature can be maintained . Propagation ...
... Foliage : dark green . Care : Fertilize every other watering , allowing soil to dry out between waterings . Can winter indoors as a flowering houseplant if cool night ( 60 degree F - 16 C ) temperature can be maintained . Propagation ...
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... Foliage : green . Care : Not too fussy . Likes to be fertilized , but will perform just fine if you forget to feed . Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings . When purchasing in market packs , select " green " plants ( those ...
... Foliage : green . Care : Not too fussy . Likes to be fertilized , but will perform just fine if you forget to feed . Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings . When purchasing in market packs , select " green " plants ( those ...
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Introduction | 4 |
Potato Pals | 42 |
A Tisket a Tasket A Garden in a Basket | 49 |
Copyright | |
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