MAKE A MINI GREENHOUSE

Start your organic garden indoors with these great mini greenhouses (and don’t forget to recycle the cup when done!)

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Coloured plastic cups Clear plastic cups that are slightly smaller or larger than the coloured cups

A push pin

Potting soil Seeds (try to choose something with a short germination period)

Water

INSTRUCTIONS:

Use the push pin to poke several holes in the bottom of your coloured cup. This will allow for some drainage, should your plants be overwatered.

Fill your cup nearly to the top with potting soil and pat it down gently.

Carefully place your seeds in your soil-filled cup, making sure to leave some space between each one. You can plant as few or as many as you like, but we usually use 3 - 5 seeds per greenhouse.

Cover your seeds with an additional scoop of soil and once again, pat it down gently.

Give your seeds some water. I find that using a spray or squeeze bottle gives little ones more control and avoids big spills and overwatering disasters.

Place your clear cup over your solid coloured cup to form a greenhouse. This will lock in the moisture and warmth, allowing your seeds to germinate quickly, while still allowing you to see what’s going on inside. Place your greenhouses on a tray and put them near a window that will get lots of light.

Now all that’s left to do is to keep a close eye on your greenhouses! Add a little water every day or two and it won’t be long before you see some little sprouts popping up. Good luck! Experiment and photo credit: JEN KOSSOWAN https://mamapapabubba.com/