Simple DIY Upcycled Planters & Seed Starters for Gardening
Gardening in small spaces is a great way to bring fresh ingredients into your diet. We chose cardboard to make these upcycled planters and seed starters because we wanted a plastic-free option.
Little hands can easily help. There’s no need for perfection with these. And you’ll be helping to grow a good eater by getting your child involved in gardening.
Gardening is also an excellent form of exercise – burning 200 or more calories per hour – and school garden programs have been shown to help reduce the risk of childhood obesity.
Rinse carton and let dry.
– Using a knife or scissors, carefully cut out one side of the carton.
– Fill with soil, plant your seeds (or seedlings!) and watch them grow.