Keyword garden gifts, gift in a jar, herb garden, indoor garden
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Sand, pebbles and potting mix layered in a mason jar with herb seeds or a starter plant. A gift that grows.
What You’ll Need
Mason jar
Sand: "a couple of inches" for the bottom layer
Small rocks or pebbles: one layer over the sand (sand and rocks together fill "a third to a half" of the jar)
Potting mix to fill the rest of the jar
Seeds or a starter plant
Optional: adhesive labels, a glass marker, or small tags
Directions
Pour a couple of inches of sand into the bottom of the jar.
Top it with a layer of rocks or pebbles.
Fill the rest of the jar with potting mix, which is better for herbs than potting soil.
Starter plant: Gently loosen the roots and set the plant in. Seeds: Sprinkle them on top, cover lightly with mix, and water.
Add a label if you like.
Place it where it gets several hours of sun each day.
Notes
Gift jar. Watch the drainage layer through the glass to avoid overwatering (jars have no drainage holes). Mint and oregano stay contained in small jars. Follow the seed packet for germination and watering.Safety: Wear gloves and avoid breathing dust when handling dry potting mix (it can carry bacteria such as Legionella); moisten it first. Small pebbles are a choking hazard for kids under 3.