This traditional childhood activity is still as popular as ever and many kits are sold in various shops. Still, it's a lot easier to go for the cheaper option and grow from scratch. Grass heads are a great activity for the kids in the holidays!
1Roll down the pop-sock and sprinkle in the grass seeds.Ad
2Tip the compost in.
3Gently press into a rough spherical shape and twist and elastic band around the opening to close it.
4Knead into the preferred shape (remember that the head must sit on top of the rim of the cup). If you want you could add ears and a nose by separating small areas of soil with small elastic bands. You could add felt glasses etc., but remember that PVA glue is unlikely to stick when the soil is damp. Spread the seeds so they are roughly even.
5Pour an inch of water into the cup.
6Sit the grass head on rim with the excess sock hanging in the water. The moisture will gradually work its way up the fabric. The grass should start growing within a week!Ad
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- Placing on a sunny windowsill will make the grass a deeper colour and generally healthier.
- Refill the water regularly.
- When the "hair" begins to droop or split, it's a good idea to cut it - but don't get carried away! Whilst cutting it will encourage the grass to grow, if you cut it too short it might stop altogether.
- Don't leave them in the sun
- Grass heads do not survive very long outside.
Things You'll Need
- 1 plastic cup or other small mug
- 1 pop sock or a leg of a pair of thin tights
- About two tablespoonfuls of compost (or use sawdust if preferred, it is less messy)
- 1 rounded teaspoonful of grass seed
- Elastic bands
- Things to decorate with (felt, cloth, glue, etc.)