Macaroni Made ~ Fence Gutter Garden

Does your child LOVE to play in the dirt? How about learn new things? Would you like to help them eat more fruits and vegetables? If you said YES to at least one of the above, you might be looking at your next project! Kids tend to be much more interested in eating their veggies, or at least trying them, if they had a hand in growing them themselves.

We made a Gutter Garden on our fence this weekend. It was easy, quick and looks super cute on our fence! Here is how.

You need:

• a gutter (we got a 10 ft one for about $5!)
• 5 brackets (less than $2 each)
• nails/ screws
• hammer/ screwdriver
• drill

Steps:

1. Drill holes in the bottom of the gutter for drainage.
2. Position the brackets on the fence.
3. Attach the gutter.
4. Fill with dirt.
5. Plant kid-friendly plants (we chose strawberries and sweet peas).
6. Done!

Then:

1. Keep the soil moist!
2. WAIT for it to grow!
3. Enjoy the fruits (or veggies) of your labor!