How to garden - Fun grass heads

If you're looking for a way to get children interested (and some adults!) in growing seeds, this project enables them to easily watch grass growing, needs little care and they can have fun with it too.

All you need are some nylon pop socks, compost and grass seeds - permanent markers, felt & wool are optional but do transform! 

Just place a handful of grass seed into the toe of the pop sock then add compost to whatever size head you desire. Once full, tie a knot in the loose end of the sock and snip off the excess fabric. 

Place on a dish, refilling it with water until the compost is moist, then just add more water as required. The grass will keep growing for weeks - months even - so can be snipped and styled frequently. 

Dee from Greenside Up helps individuals and families to grow their own food in the Carlow/Kilkenny area running workshops and through her work with community gardens and gardening with intellectually disabled adults. For more information on Greenside Up's services, take a look at her website