SEED STARTER GARDEN

MATERIALS

• 12 2- to 3-inch plastic Easter eggs that open into halves
• Paper egg carton
• Seeds for growing herbs or flowers
• Potting soil
• Spoon
• Craft paint, any color
• 1-inch sponge brush
• Paper plate
• Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut off the lid and flap for closing the lid from the paper egg carton.
• Squeeze craft paint onto a paper plate and use the sponge brush to paint the inside of the bottom of the egg carton. Let dry, then repeat to paint the outside of the bottom of the egg carton. Let dry completely.
• Separate the halves of the plastic eggs, and use the longer halves.
• Spoon potting soil into each egg half and plant a seed in each egg. Lightly water the seeds and soil.
• Place the potted seed in the painted egg carton. Set on a tray or plate in a sunny location and watch seeds grow.