Eco-Friendly Spring Gift Idea

Share an eco-friendly spring gift that keeps on giving all season long! These peat pots filled with candies and seed packets allow the recipient to enjoy a sweet treat, then plant vegetables or flowers that will grow throughout the coming months.

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How to Make Eco-Friendly Spring Gifts

Since peat pots are biodegradable, they are perfect for starting seeds, then planting directly into the ground. Start with these inexpensive pots, and fill them with the materials listed below for an easy, sweet spring gift.

Materials

3” peat pots (many kits come with plant markers)
paper shred
individually wrapped candies
seed packets

Instructions

Fill the pot with paper shred, then add candies and a seed packet. Have fun combining different candies and seeds to create different themed pots. Here’s an idea for a carrot theme, using carrot shaped chocolates and a carrot seed pack.

Image contains a peat pot filled with a packet of carrot seeds, paper shred, and chocolate candies wrapped to look like carrots.

Here’s another idea, using a tiny bunny and some eggs, combined with assorted colors of daisies. My pots came with these teal plant markers, which I used to display the recipient’s name, written in permanent marker.

Image contains a peat pot filled with wrapped chocolate bunny and egg candies, a packet of daisy seeds, and a plant marker.

If your pots don’t come with plant markers, you can purchase them separately, or create your own gift tags using card stock.

Image contains five peat pots filled with chocolate candies and seed packets.

These sweet little gifts are eco-friendly, inexpensive, and fun to put together for crafters of all ages. They’re perfect for sharing with teachers, classmates, neighbors, friends, and anyone else you want to give a bit of spring cheer!

Image contains five peat pots filled with wrapped candies and seed packets.

Crafting Tips

Once your gift is assembled, place it in a clear cellophane bag to hold the contents together.
Personalize your gift by using your friend’s favorite colors or type of flowers.
For an even more eco-friendly project, use a paper shredder to create your own paper shred instead of purchasing it.

Image contains nine peat pots filled with wrapped candies and seed packets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a peat pot?

Peat pots are biodegradable planting containers made from peat moss and wood fiber. They’re specially designed for starting seeds and transplanting plants. They can be planted directly into the ground, minimizing transplant shock and helping plants to thrive.

Where can I buy peat pots?

You can find these at garden centers, some craft stores, and online via retailers including Amazon.

More Spring Projects

If you liked this idea, check out these other spring craft projects!

if you try any of these projects, be sure to share your photos in the Amy Latta & Friends Facebook Group so we can all inspire each other! Hope to see you there!