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Miracle-Gro Helps with Your Garden Inspiration!

May 7, 2013 By Debra Pearlstein 23 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine.

I was excited to see Spring had finally arrived this week in Massachusetts. It had seemed like winter so long I was going stir-crazy, but now I could see the buds on the trees, enjoy the fresh air and feel the breeze on my skin. The weather was warm; everyone was outside, and my thoughts turned to gardening. If you’re looking for inspiration, Miracle-Gro’s The Gro Project is here to show you that garden projects don’t have to be complicated!

Instead, they can be fun, easy and very enjoyable even if you think you don’t have a green thumb!

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This year I am definitely planting more berries and more veggies and herbs so that I can just go outside when it’s time for a meal and have the freshest produce. I’m also inspired to try The Gro Project‘s Toyrarium. I think this is a project that would be great to do with your kids.

 

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TOYRARIUM
 

What You Need

• Fishbowl or other glass container
• Your favorite succulents and cactus
• Miracle-Gro® Moisture Control® Potting Mix
• Plastic toys or figurines from your kid’s room
• Rocks
• A spoon
 
Step 1: Start It
 
Cover the bottom of the container with a layer of rocks.
 
Step 2: Fill It Up
 
Fill it about 1/3 full with potting mix.

Step 3: Dig It
 
Use the spoon to plant succulents in the potting mix, adding more mix to create
your landscape.
Step 4: Stage It
 
Set the scene with your toys. Careful not to overwater! Use a spritzer to moisten only when it gets very dry in there.
 
Step 5: Green Thumbs Up!
 

Add a little imagination and watch it come to life!

 

Have fun with it and enjoy spending quality time with your kids while encouraging them to create their own projects. Miracle Gro also has other fun garden projects on their Pinterest page. I’m following their boards and encourage you to as well if you’re looking for a gardener’s forum.

The Gro Project has other great ideas such as an easy to make Ukelele or Origami Garden. I have an old guitar that would make a really nice conversation piece with a beautiful plant snaking its way through. I’d love to put that out on the patio this summer.

I love how Miracle-Gro helps my plants thrive. For an indoor or container project use Shake’n Feed All Purpose Plant Food and Moisture Control Potting MixMoisture Control Potting Mix. For In-ground planting,, LiquaFeed All Purpose Plant Food Advance Starter Kit is perfect.

So, join the movement and show your colors and passion for gardening. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or have never tried, Miracle-Gro encourages you to join in!

 

 

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Comments

  1. Jiahui says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:45 am

    you make it sound so easy!! I must try this during the hols! Th

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  2. Carrie says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    What a great idea!

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  3. tat2gurlzrock says

    May 7, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I don’t have a green thumb at all but this looks like even I could do it!

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  4. Dianna @ Oyveyaday says

    May 7, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    What a great idea. You can get so creative with this. We have a small garden in our backyard that the boys help out with – but this would be something that they could design and call their own.

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  5. April Golightly says

    May 9, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Great Idea! 😉

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  6. Karen Glatt says

    May 9, 2013 at 9:51 am

    I would like to do this am put this item in my house. I have always used Miracle Gro products and they really work. I would make one of these gardens looks so nice!

    Reply
  7. Robin Wilson says

    May 9, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    That would be such a fun project to do with the kids. And I like that it is small and contained so they can keep in their room if the want!

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  8. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    May 9, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    Looks easy!!

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  9. Olivia R says

    May 9, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    Suprised they didn’t offer you palm and cacti soil for succulents. It is a much lighter soil and is what is often recommended for cacti. I have made several similar terrariums and have added model train figurines…those super tiny scaled figures that are .5″ in height. Have one set holding a BBQ in a terrarium..super cute

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  10. lisa says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    That does look like a fun project to do with the kids. I’ve used Miracle Gro for years.

    Reply
  11. Sarah @ Play 2 Learn with Sarah says

    May 10, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    We did this project too. It was fun, fast and easy!

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  12. Shell Feis says

    May 11, 2013 at 4:27 am

    That is SUCH a cute idea!

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  13. Debbie Rhoades says

    May 11, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    What awesome ideas for gardening! I love love love to have my hands in the dirt, so to speak. I love planting and watching them grow. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas. I am about ready to start gardening!

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  14. Natalie Parvis-Nichols says

    May 12, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I don’t have a green thumb but this looks simple enough for me!

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  15. Elizabeth A. says

    May 12, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    What a cute idea. I like growing plants, but I really don’t have much of a green thumb.

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  16. Jennifer Quirky Momma says

    May 13, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    That is so cute, I bet even I could accomplish that! I do not have a green thumb, even though I really want one.

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  17. Jennifer Dysart says

    May 14, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    So adorable! I’m making this for my apartment! I seem to kill all plant life though 🙁

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  18. Judith Smith says

    May 18, 2013 at 2:20 am

    This just might satisfy my need to grow something this summer.

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  19. Stacey Roberson says

    May 18, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    I love the idea of the Toyrarium. So simple and something to help keep the little ones responsible.

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  20. jopb says

    June 26, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    The Toyarium is such a great idea to do with kids. It is so simple yet it will keep kids focused and interested.

    Reply
  21. Robin O says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:17 am

    It is cold, so I am daydreaming about warm weather and gardens. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  22. tat2gurlzrock says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    That is super cute.I am wanting to plant a small garden this year so Miracle Gro is def on my list of things to get.

    Reply
  23. Jeanine says

    April 17, 2014 at 3:14 am

    So ready to do the planting and growing bit again! Seemed like winter would never leave!

    Reply

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