Description
A delightful craft to create a festive centerpiece using a simple jar, perfect for small spaces and handmade gifts.
Ingredients
- A clean glass jar (Mason jar or similar)
- Potting soil
- Small evergreen seedlings or suitable small plants
- Decorative stones or gravel for drainage
- Twine or ribbon for decoration (optional)
- Small ornaments or fairy lights (optional)
- Watering can or spray bottle
Instructions
- Prepare the Jar: Thoroughly clean your glass jar and allow it to dry completely.
- Create Drainage Layer: Pour a layer of decorative stones or gravel at the bottom of the jar for drainage.
- Add Potting Soil: Fill the jar with potting soil, leaving space at the top and ensure it’s well-aerated.
- Plant Your Seedling: Make a hole in the soil and plant your evergreen seedling, covering its roots with soil.
- Water It: Lightly water the plant using a watering can or spray bottle.
- Decorate (Optional): Wrap twine or ribbon around the jar and add small ornaments or fairy lights for decoration.
- Care for Your Tree: Place the jar in a well-lit area and water as needed, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.
Notes
Consider using different plants or adding scents like cinnamon sticks for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 decoration
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg