Creating an edible
Patio Garden with Your Child
Step 3: Prepare the Plants
Carefully remove the plants. We look
for plants from our local nursery that
have minimal or compostable packaging.
If the plants come in compostable
packaging, we tear it up and add it to
the bottom of the pot before putting
the plant in. (We only remove the
bottom, leaving the sides of the compostable pot intact.)
Step 4: Add the Plant to the
Pot
Add a plant to each pot ensuring
that you have added enough soil and
compostables underneath.
Step 5: Top Off with More
Soil
Finish adding the organic potting soil
to the top of each pot and then water
away.
Step 6: Watch Your Garden
and Child’s Delight Grow
Water your new plants in the early
morning or evening. Make sure to
move them routinely to prevent them
from burning in the sun. Enjoy your
fresh organic fruits and vegetables
that you grew in your own organic
garden.
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