Grow tasty plants
Includes:
Outdoors, Nature and the great outdoors
Activity time:
30 mins
30 mins
Age:
4+
Cost:
Low
Lettuce, herbs and more!
Get some great-tasting plants started in a mini greenhouse.
Overview
- Wash a drinks bottle. Remove the label, but save the cap.
- Cut right round the bottle fairly close to the bottom – for example, where the bottom of the label was.
- Put some soil or compost in the base.
- Plant a few seeds in the soil (for individual greenhouses, use just two seeds).
- Lightly water the seeds. Keep the soil moist and wait for them to sprout.
Planning checklist
Safety notes
If an activity involves touching animals, soil or plants, make sure girls wash their hands immediately.
Section | Number of girls per adult |
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Rainbows | 5 |
Brownies | 8 |
Guides | 12 |
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