Some of you noticed my pebble-potted bulbs that I have displayed on my St. Patty's Day mantle (here), so I thought I'd show you how easy they are to make. All you need are pebbles (I got mine from the dollar store), glass jars (I got these from the dollar store as well - but they are AWESOME in mason jars too) and some bulbs. Bulbs of all varieties are widely available right now at home improvement stores, so pick your favorite ones. Some are big, some are small, some are expensive and some are cheap - so keep in mind both the size of your jar and the size of your budget when choosing. :)
All you need to do is fill your jar about half full of pebbles (floral marbles work great too), then set the bulb (root side down) into the pebbles. You'll need to shimmy the bulb down into the pebbles a bit, or fill in some pebbles on the sides. The stalks will grow very tall and the flowers will be heavy, so the bulb will need to be anchored down in the rocks pretty good. Finally, fill the jar with water... you'll want to keep it between the top of the rock line and the bottom of the bulb (or so). Don't over water them or they'll grow mold (YUCK), put them in a window sill and watch them grow!
Most bulbs, when forced indoors, will begin to grow pretty quickly and should be at full bloom within 3 to 4 weeks. I am addicted to these fun gems and love to give them away. I give them to friends, ladies I visit, teachers and will be giving them as shower favors next week. Be sure to keep a few for yourself to enjoy... if you get yours started now, they bloom in time for Easter!
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Cute! I think these would be great for Teacher Appreciation week.
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