Seed Sticks
Spring is a great time to start growing flowers and vegetables. You can grow
your own easily with just a few supplies and a little bit of time. This
project also makes a great gift idea.
Rating: EASY
Adult Supervision Required? NO
What you need
- Tongue depressors or popsicle sticks - 1 per seed stick you want to
make
- Permanent marker
- Glue
- Seeds - flower or vegetable seeds, small seeds work best
- Placemat or extra sheet of paper
- Planting pot (optional)
- Potting soil (optional)
How to make it
- Use the permanent marker to write your name on one side of the
popsicle stick and the type of seed on the back side of the stick.
(Figure 1)
- Spread glue along the bottom 2 inches of the stick. Make sure you
don't cover your name or seed type.
- Sprinkle the seeds onto the placemat or extra sheet of paper. Roll
the end of your stick that has the glue on it around in the seeds. Coat
both sides.
- Prop your stick up on top of the marker and allow to dry.
(Figure 2)
- Once dry, your stick is ready to plant! You can plant it outside or
in an indoor container.
- For a little variation, try writing a special message on the stick
and giving it as a gift. Special messages could be "My love for your
grows every day" or "Watch our friendship blossom!"
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Finished Seed Stick
Figure1
Figure 2
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