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That limp bunch of celery that's been in the fridge for weeks? It's your child's next houseplant. Best for preschoolers, but older kids may find it strangely compelling too.
Materials
- 1 bunch celery (whatever remains from a full bunch is fine)
- Bowl, about 5 to 6 inches across and at least 4 inches deep
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the top two-thirds off the celery and discard.
Step 2
Pour 2 inches of water into the bowl.
Step 3
Stand bottom of the celery in the bowl so that the water goes about halfway up the bulb.
Step 4
Add fresh water every other day. In about 5 days, new leaves will start to grow on the inside of the trunk. Pull off outer stalks as they brown, and watch inside leaves flourish.
