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 Grow A Thanksgiving Narcissus

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Fall wreathChildren are often fascinated by growing things, and Thanksgiving is a nice time of year to grow something because of the change in seasons.

Paperwhite narcissus is simple to grow indoors, and if planted on Thanksgiving with a Christmas wish, will bloom by Christmas and remind children of what they wished for.

 

You will need

bullet 4 paperwhite narcissus bulbs
bullet 6" ceramic pot (There should be no hole in the bottom because the bulbs will grow in a bed of pebbles and water.)
bullet Pebbles - to fill each pot
bullet Yarn and glue or poster paints to paint the pots with (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place a 2" layer of pebbles in the bottom of the pot

  2. Put the bulbs on top of the pebbles, roots down. Leave about 1" between the bulbs so they can grow

  3. Add more pebbles to ensure that the bulbs are properly supported

  4. Pour water into the pot until it reaches the top of the bulbs

  5. Make sure that they have have plenty of sunlight and ample water and they will delight you with Christmas blooms

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