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Let’s Get Dirty
Connor loves dirt, dinosaurs and, strangely enough, cacti.
So when I came across this Toyrarium project from Miracle-Gro, I knew this would be right up his alley.
The Gro-Project: Toyrarium
Miracle-Gro has a whole list of project ideas that are fast and fun that you can find on Facebook called The Gro Project or on their website, Miracle-Gro, where there is an extensive library full of tips for everyone from the beginner to the advanced gardener.
We decided to do the one called a Toyrarium since it had 3 of Connor’s favorite things in it (but they have a ton of fun garden projects on Pinterest that you should check out too).
Supplies:
Fish bowl
Cacti
Small rocks
Plastic toys
Spoon
Directions:
1. Have the kids place a few handfuls of small rocks on the bottom of the bowl.
2. Fill the bowl 1/3 – 1/2 full of Moisture Control Potting Mix. (I let the boys take turns putting in the soil…it made a mess, but cut down on the fighting.)
3. Use the spoon to dig a little hole.
4. Take the cactus out of the container and loosen the roots a bit.
5. Place the cactus in the hole and cover with dirt as needed.
6. Repeat as necessary (we each got our own plant to put in ours).
7. Place your dinosaurs (or other toys) in where desired.
8. Give it a little water using a spray bottle(and don’t forget to give it a little spray at least once a week).
9. Place it somewhere where everyone can enjoy it.
The boys thought this was a fun project and it was really very easy. We’ve gotten cacti a few times before, but never had any luck keeping them alive. I’m hopeful this little project will help us keep these around this time.
You can also check out this video to find out more about The Gro-Project.
Which project do you think your kids would like best?
