VIDEO: Building a greenhouse from an egg carton

The basic structure of your greenhouse can be built quickly

Tie six of the straws together so that they become a rectangle. This should correspond roughly to the dimensions of the egg carton in length and width. Then remove the lid and wrap it with aluminum foil so that the seam is on the outside. It now serves as a coaster so that no water runs onto your window sill. Now stick the four remaining straws in the corners of the egg carton. So that these hold better, they are also fixed with adhesive tape.

Plant herbs or flowers according to personal preference

Now fill the individual egg cells with potting soil. If you only have regular potting soil, just mix in some bird sand. Now, according to the instructions on the package, place the seeds more or less deep in the soil and sprinkle some sand over them. What you definitely shouldn't forget is pouring on. It is best to do this drop by drop, very carefully, or with a spray bottle.

A microclimate is created with cling film

Now attach that wood-Rectangle so with the adhesive tape on the four corner pieces of wood that from it, so to speak, one

roof will. If you now cover everything with cling film, a real microclimate is created in your greenhouse. If your egg carton house is now on the windowsill in the sun, warm temperatures arise inside and the humidity rotates. As a result, your little plants will of course also thrive better. Regular ventilation is important in order to avoid mold growth on the sowing soil and you should keep everything well moist.

You can look forward to new plants with the whole family

If you follow the care tips, your little plants will grow quickly. Children also love to tinker with this little greenhouse. Look forward to every new leaf from your plants. When the plants are big enough, simply cut the egg carton apart and place the individual plants in the bed with this compostable potty.