Tin Can Native Plant Pots
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Empty aluminum can
Nail and hammer
Paints, stickers, fabric and other decorating materials of your choice
Popsicle stick
Thin cardboard
Scissors
Black marker
5-10 small rocks or pebbles
Soil
Seeds that are native to Saskatchewan such as Purple Coneflower, Smooth
Blue Beard Tongue, or Tufted Fleabane
White craft glue
Water
1. Wash and dry the aluminum can. If there are any sharp edges, use
sandpaper and make them smooth.
2. Turn can upside down and have an adult use a nail and hammer to poke
holes in the bottom.
3. Decorate the can however you would like and let dry.
4. Place enough pebbles at the bottom of the can to make a single layer.
5. Add enough soil to fill 3/4 of the can.
6. Poke your finger ¾” into the soil (about the length of the first part of
your finger), drop some seeds in and cover them up with soil.
7. Fill to the top with more soil and gently pat down.
8. Place can on a plate to catch any water drainage. Add a little water at a
time until it starts to drain out the bottom, this is when you know your
seeds have enough.
9. Cut piece of cardboard into a small rectangle and use the marker to write
the name of the plant. Attach to popsicle stick and insert into the soil.
10.Place your new garden in a sunny window and remember to give it a little
water when soil is dry to the touch.
This activity was adapted from the “SaskPower Shand Greenhouse Review” Spring 2010 – Vol. 13, Issue 1,
pg. 6.