I've been a fan of You Grow Girl for YEARS. Gayla Trail's relaxed, approachable gardening style is irresistible. Here's a fun project for you and the kids -- start seeds inside empty toilet paper rolls! Directions and details at You Grow Girl.
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We are so going to try this! Looks like a great weekend activity to me!
Thanks for the link!
Posted by: Kelly | 08 May 2010 at 01:03 PM
That is very cool. My girls are really getting into gardening - it is part of our homeschool* Friday program I've decided to use my husband and daughters old shoes as plant pots, plus I've nailed some crocs to the back fence to use as hanging planters. It is autumn here now but I can totally see us in Spring start off seeds in toilet rolls to move on into old shoes. Thank you :-)
*as an aside our wonderful school allows us to mainstream there 4 days a week and homeschool 1 day, my daughter loves it and i'm loving that she is less anxious and more happy.
Posted by: Marita | 08 May 2010 at 02:05 PM
I would LOVE to see a photo of those Croc hanging planters.
As for 4+1 school...it sounds like such a great option for so many.
Posted by: Asha Dornfest | 08 May 2010 at 07:26 PM
Couple of pictures here - http://leechbabe.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/socks-in-crocs-and-snapdragons-too/
One distance shot and one close up. I'm wishing I had more to make a really vibrant hanging garden area :D
Posted by: Marita | 10 May 2010 at 12:31 PM
I've promoted your lovely Croc planter to the front page so all can see! What a hilarious idea. I love it.
Posted by: Asha Dornfest | 10 May 2010 at 04:24 PM
Thank you. :) It always feels good to find a fun way to recycle unwanted household items.
Posted by: Marita | 10 May 2010 at 05:29 PM
Thanks for the link! We have an abundance of toilet rolls here (saved for crafting activities that rarely seem to make it off the ground - except for our toilet roll flower attempt), so this will be a great way to use them up AND start work on our garden :)
Posted by: amandab | 10 May 2010 at 07:53 PM
Now why didn't I think of that :-)
Posted by: taita195@hotmail.com | 13 May 2010 at 04:58 AM