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They\u0027ve been painted brightly, one with flowers and one with stripes, and are resting on a park bench arm.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EBefore you begin\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EUse the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-leaders/\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/a\u003E to help you plan and risk assess your activity. 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Some easy, simple options are old wellies and shoes, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Etin cans, yoghurt pots, empty jars or other items of clean recycling.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EUse peat-free compost, as this is better for the environment.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf using plants, choose ones that are native to the UK and pesticide and peat-free.\u0026nbsp;For seeds, choose ones that are organically grown and not genetically modified.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGet ready to plant\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should chat about what plants need to grow: light, water, and nutrients (usually from soil).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain that you don\u2019t need acres of green space to grow things. It\u2019s easy to rummage through the recycling to turn upcycle things into interesting, practical planters.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone to hold up the item of recycling they\u2019ll be turning into a planter. Take a look around and see the variety of different items people will use.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo start, adult volunteers should help everyone make holes for drainage. The best way to do this depends on the item \u2013 you may want to drill holes or puncture the planter with a sharp screwdriver or sharp nail. Put something like a block of wood behind the surface you\u2019re making holes in. We\u2019ve included instructions for specific items below.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENext, people should line the bottom of the planters with gravel or stones to help water to drain.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThen, everyone should fill up the planter with peat-free compost.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive everyone some plants or seeds to add to their planter.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should make the finishing touches. They could add labels to tell people what they\u2019ve planted, stand their planter on a tray or plate to catch water, or figure out a way to hang their planter from a hook, shelf or outside.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPeople can take their planters home or place them outside the meeting place. Remind them to take care of the plants by watering them every few days when the soil begins to dry out.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPull ripped shoes or trainers from your cupboard or fetch the hole-riddled wellies collecting water outside.\u00A0They\u2019ve got a new life as a planter waiting for them. You could also use old cloth bags or even old handbags \u2013 just make sure the owner agrees first!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u2019re using a shoe, remove the laces and pull out the tongue to get as much potting space as you can.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure there\u2019s drainage so extra water can escape. You may need to make holes in the soles with a sharp screwdriver or sharp nail. Put a block of wood on the other side, so the sharp end goes into the wood. An adult should help with this. .\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELine the bottom of the shoe, welly or bag with gravel or stones.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdd some peat-free compost, then put in your plants or sow some seeds. Why not try adding a variety of plants with different coloured flowers to attract lots of pollinators?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELabel your planter, so you know what\u2019s inside. Continue to add water every few days when the soil begins to dry out.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDecide how you\u2019ll display the planter. You could stand it on the ground outside or use nails to fix it to a wall or fence.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Shoes, trainers and wellies"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou may not be able to play with punctured balls \u2013 but there\u2019s no need to throw them away. Give them a new purpose, and give a plant a new home.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse sharp scissors or a craft knife to cut out a section of ball about two thirds of the way up. This means so you can see (and plant) inside the ball. An adult should help with this.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnless there are already holes in the base of the ball, stand the ball on a block of wood and use a screwdriver or large nail to make some holes for drainage. Again, an adult should help with this.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECreate a loop for hanging by make four holes equally spaced around the ball, about three centimetres below the rim. 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Continue to add water every few days when the soil begins to dry out.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDisplay your planter for everyone to enjoy.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Football or basketballs"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA pallet on its side makes a great vertical planter for trailing plants, such as aubrietia or campanula. They don\u2019t take up too much space on the ground so they work well in small areas.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBefore using it, make sure the pallet\u0027s solid, with no loose slats.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck for loose staples or nails before you begin too.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELine one side and the bottom with a breathable membrane.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESecure the pallet to a wall carefully. 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