Now that school is just about back in session for the kids, I thought this would be a good time to write this article. Everyone is always looking for a Gift for the Teacher that is different. How many mugs with candy in them do they need?
This makes a great gift for a teacher, parent or grandparent. Anyone who loves kids and enjoys gardening will treasure it. This is gift is designed for young children to do as a class.
This gift is a 10″ – 12″ Terra Cotta pot with a plant in it. I know sounds kind of boring. But, it gets exciting when all the kids involved sign it. Use a thin permanent marker. Have them sign on the body of the pot, anywhere they want as long as it doesn’t go over anyone else’s name. Around the band of the pot, write the school or class and the year. If it is for parents or grandparents, write the family name or something catchy like “Oma and Granddad’s kids” and the year.
Pick a plant that fills the pot. A 10″ hanging basket with the hanger cut off works great. One gallon perennials are also a good fit. Try to pick a type of plant that is upright so it doesn’t cover the names.
Add a fancy bow and some Sphagnum Moss to fill in around the top of the pot (if necessary) and voila! A beautiful and meaningful gift for a special someone to treasure.
There are also many other unique items the teacher will love such as, Garden In a Bag, or Rice Hull Garden. These are planting kits that are beautiful to give as a gift, come in many varieties, and are organic to boot. Wind chimes or Gift Certificates also make great gifts for teacher, or anyone for that matter.
Wow good idea! I have seen people getting signatures on a tshirt and gifting it. But a pot is another novel idea.