Grow your own tree
Have you gathered some acorns from the garden? Why not have a go at planting them and watching them grow! With the right care, acorns can grow into tall oak trees, and you only need a few simple supplies:
To get started you'll need:
An acorn (you can find these under oak trees)
A small pot or cup
Potting soil
Water
A sunny windowsill
Let’s get planting!
Step 1:
Find a clean, small pot or cup with holes at the bottom for water to drain
Step 2:
Fill the pot with potting soil, leaving a little space at the top
Step 3:
Gently push the acorn into the soil, pointy side up. Just a little bit, not too deep!
Step 4:
Use a little water to make the soil damp but not too wet
Step 5:
Put your pot near a sunny window. Acorns love sunlight!
Step 6:
Water regularly to keep the soil damp
Step 7:
Check your acorn every day. It might take a while to sprout
Step 8:
As your acorn grows, you might need to transplant it to a bigger pot
For more tips on looking after your tree, check out The Tree Council’s Young Grower’s Guide here!
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