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Boot Planters – An Arts and Science Activity
Let's think outside the planter box and create something different to hold our plants! For this, you’ll need an old boot.
What You Will Need:
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1 old boot (ask an adult for permission when choosing a boot)
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Flower seeds or a plant
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Potting soil
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Paint and paint brushes
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Hammer and a nail, or a drill (this part must be done with the assistance of an adult)
Process:
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With the help of an adult, use the hammer and nail to punch holes in the bottom of boot for drainage. This can also be done using a drill – which should definitely be done by an adult.
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Using your creativity, paint and decorate the boot any way you like, and then let it dry.
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Fill the boot with potting soil, make sure you push some into the toe.
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Gently push seeds into the potting soil (big seeds should be placed about an inch deep, and little seeds about half an inch). You may also opt to set a plant into the boot, then cover its roots with soil.
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Put the boot in a sunny place and water it every few days. After the plant start growing, you will need to feed it with fertilizer.
Tip: Small containers like boots work best for growing smaller plants.
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