Total Time Needed: 2-3 Hours
You don't need a hammer and nails, or even wood, to build this pretty little house - just a few gardening tools and a handful of sunflower seeds.
Materials
- Garden area to grow sunflowers
- Sunflower seeds
- Garden tools
Instructions
- Any time after the last frost is prime growing season. Use a mix of Mammoth sunflower seeds (for height) and Teddy Bear or Dwarf sunflower seeds (to fill in the walls).
- Following package directions for planting, set the seeds in a horseshoe shape.
- Choose a sunny spot where the soil is dry and drains well--sunflowers can take the heat but will suffer from overwatering.
Tips:
While waiting for the seeds to sprout (it takes two to three weeks in warm temperatures), your child can spruce up the grounds around her house site-laying a stone walkway to its door or making a "Welcome" sign.
Crafts
