It’s gardening season! Eeee! Down here in Phoenix, most of our gardens have already been planted, or halfway prepped, because the season starts earlier here. But up north, that’s a whole different story. When it comes to planting, you either have to wait until the lows hit the 50s to plant outdoors, or you start your gardens inside. There are tons of seed starters that you can get at a nursery, but me, I like eggshell seed starters. They’re easy and right in your fridge, plus the eggshells make great fertilizer!
What you need:
Eggs
Spoon
Dirt
Seeds
Water
Marker (optional)
First thing you want to do is use some eggs. Have a cake you’ve been meaning to make? Now’s the time. Crack those eggs carefully, I suggest using a spoon, around the upper ⅓ of the egg. Remove the top and empty the egg into a bowl for whatever you plan on cooking. Save me some, girl gets hungry!
Next, rinse out the eggshell and allow to dry completely. It will be sturdy, but fragile, so handle with care.
Fill the eggs ⅔ full of dirt and place 1-3 seeds in each egg. Cover with a light layer of dirt and press down gently. Use the spoon to add about 1-2 Tbsp. of water to each seeded eggshell. Set in a sunny spot free from drafts and wait for them to grow!
I use the marker to write what seeds are in each egg so I don’t forget, but if you’ve a great memory it’s not necessary. I had some leftover seeds from my cousin’s daughter’s birthday favors so I’m growing a few extra sunflowers, basil, and some Greek oregano that I had in another seed pack.
What I really love, besides the convenience of these eggshell seed starters, is that when they’ve grown enough to be transplanted into the garden, you can just pop the whole eggshell into the ground and it’ll naturally fertilize the plant as the shell decays!
Turn those black thumbs green and get planting, my friends!
Cruz Rachel says
This is amazing
Alesia N @ FUNtastic SIMON says
They are so cute. We are going to plant some too. Awesome spring activity for little explorer, fun and educational! Thank you for sharing.
Daniela Dobson says
Love this idea. Thanks for sharing. On another note, that bar on the left side of the screen makes the blog hard to read.
Jennifer Dawn says
What a fun seed planter! Love this! (pinning!) Thanks for sharing!
Betsy Pool says
So adorable!! Thanks for sharing at Take it on Tuesday!!
~ Betsy @ Romance on a dime
Karly Gomez says
Thanks Betsy!
Dana says
Where did you purchase the cute egg holders?
Karly Gomez says
At Michael’s!
Jelli says
Great minds, Karly! I posted about these earlier this month… or was it last? I don’t remember but my little eggshells are now tucked away in the garden and growing well! Love your pics. Definitely show off the pretty shells better than mine. What a fun idea to use these as party favors. Love it!
Karly Gomez says
Ha ha ha, that’s awesome, Jelli! Your growing season must start even earlier down there since you’re so much closer to the equator, right?
Mindie Hilton says
Those look beautiful. We have to start all our seeds from inside here with our late northern cali frost. Please come share at the weekly Anything Goes linky party.
Karly Gomez says
Thanks Mindie!
Trish says
These are awesome! I need to get a little garden growing!
Trish
Karly Gomez says
Thanks Trish! You totally should!
Jemimah Scarlett says
I didn’t know you could just drop the egg into the ground, that is good to know. We started our seedlings in starter cups that I bought. I want to plant another round of seedlings so we can have harvest through the summer and I will definitely be using egg shells. I have that same thing your eggs are sitting in! I think they are the absolute cutest holders ever!
Karly Gomez says
Yeah, I used to use those starter cups as well, but they would always run out by the time I was ready to do a second round and a Master Gardener told me to use eggshells and since then I’ve had awesome, healthy plants! And I totally agree, in LOVE with the egg holder!