See what came in my mail today....
The instructions were to plant the entire postcard in the garden or in a pot, so I filled a container with potting mix and moistened it using hot water. Hot water moistens a dry mix immediately, so you don't have to soak it for hours on end.
I placed the postcard on top of the damp potting mix. I was tempted to soak the card in water first, but I'd have felt terrible if all the seeds had fallen off of it, so I just followed the directions.
I covered the postcard with a 1/4" layer of potting mix that I had combined with an equal part of vermiculite. That should make it easy for the little seeds to push their way through.
I added a marker, so I wouldn't forget the contents of the container.
Then I sat the container out in the gentle rain. Whatever grows will be a surprise!Thank you, Ribbit
*smooch*
What a great idea! I really like the frog.
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Sweet! Can't wait to see what grows. No ideas? My gosh, it could be ANYTHING---more lettuce (LOL) perhaps?
ReplyDeleteLori and Sue, whatever grows (no ideas!) it will be a reminder of how much we love our Ribbit.
ReplyDeleteCool! I'd guess they'd be more greens:)
ReplyDeleteOh! So much fun! The little frog is so cute!
ReplyDeleteBoy oh Boy! am I ever jealous and I have no idea either what it is ...how special are you :o) Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteRandom, I can always use more greens ;-)
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Charmcity, isn't he a cutie? He's usually sitting on my desk, making me smile. I thought he'd be a perfect marker for Ribbit's surprise.
Ginny, I'll keep my fingers crossed that whatever it is grows, and yes, I'll keep you posted.
ReplyDeleteI want one of those cards, or as my grandson always says, I NEED it.
ReplyDeleteDianefaith, Ribbit says she bought them at her post office. They sell them on line at
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Those cards are such a cool idea. I have seen them but have never purchased or recieved one. It will be fun to see what grows. Love the frog!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! I love the frog! Good luck with it. I can't wait to see what springs up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun gift! Way to go holding off on soaking the card :) You may have been able to identify the seeds if you had, and you'd wouldn't have the same surprise! :)
ReplyDeleteI can not wait to see what grows. What a neat idea.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I'm thinking those are a great idea for the kids to make some holiday gifts this year :)
ReplyDeleteHow interesting. Will have to see if they have them at our post office. I guess the Postal Service will do just about anything to try to make a buck and stay alive.
ReplyDeletevery cute, and neat!
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