Make planters and plant with herbs/veg

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Description

Make planters in groups. In individual pots, choose and plant a herb or veg. Grow and look after at home. Return to plant in planter. Donate to community.


Resources

Wood from palettes
Nails/screws
Hammers/drills
Plants pots - 1 per Cub
Mixture of herb and veg seeds
Compost

Instructions

In groups, cubs make a planter, following instructions and talking about safety and use of tools. Talk about the wood being used and why chosen.

Individually choose a herb or veg to grow. Plant the seed in a plant pot. Create a label (using a lolly stick). (If short of time label can be decorated at home). Take home and care for it. Return in a couple of months time and place in groups planter.

Donate to community (e.g. care home)


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  • DIY - Project
  • DIY - Safety
  • DIY - Tools
  • DIY - Wood types
  • Gardener - Help
  • Gardener - Labels