Reduce, reuse, recycle in the garden

Earth Day is on Sunday, and starting a garden is a great activity to connect you and your kids with the Earth and grow fresh food.

One problem that arises when growing plants in containers is the number of pots you end up buying.

To save money and Mother Earth at the same time, consider reusing glass jars as planters.

Glass jars add a little bit of style to your garden, and you can add some flare with some ribbon and a little bit of paint.

For those of you with kids, it can be a fun science project where they learn about the parts of a plant as they watch the plant develop. It's just as interesting to watch the roots of a plant grow as it is the stem and leaves.

If your kids are older, they can learn about photosynthesis or about cell differentiation in the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers.

Glass jars don't drain, so be careful not to overwater. Using clear jars, however, allows you to monitor moisture levels in the soil and water accordingly.

Have fun experimenting with glass jars as planters, and happy gardening.

Cheers!