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Fishbowl or glass jar of any size
Small stones
Horticultural charcoal
Potting soil
Plants of your choice (see ideas at bottom)
Scissors
Water
Decorative rocks and figurines
HERE'S HOW
Wash the glass container in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry completely.
Create a one-inch (2.5-centimeter) layer of stones on the bottom of the jar.
Add a half-inch (1.3-centimeter) of charcoal.
Spoon in a two- to three-inch (5.1- to 7.6-centimeter) layer of potting soil. (Pile
soil higher on one side to make plants visible from a side view.) Dig small holes
for the roots.
5. Take plants out of their pots, remove extra soil from the roots, and trim damaged
leaves. While the roots are still moist, place the plants in the holes and pat soil
over the roots. Place taller plants in the back. Dampen the soil. Do not overwater.
6. Decorate with pretty rocks, animal figurines, or a garden gnome. Place in indirect
sunlight. Add water when your terrarium gets dry.
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TIPS
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Pick the right plants. Almost any houseplant will grow inside a terrarium. For best
results, use plants that need about the same amount of water and sunlight, such
as:
Moss and lichens
Begonias
Spider plants
Small palms
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Miniature orchids
Miniature ferns
Wintergreens
African violets
Baby tears
Hepaticas
Gloxinias
Coleuses
If your terrarium has a small opening, use chopsticks to position your plants.
Prune fast-growing plants so they don't outgrow the terrarium.
CREATE A MINIATURE GARDEN/TERRARIUM
AND ENTER IT IN THIS YEAR’S FAIR
A FUN PROJECT FOR FAMILIES, FRIENDS OR EVEN CLASSROOMS!!!
AGES PRESCHOOL – 8TH GRADE
GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS
NO ENTRY FEE
ENTRY DEADLINE JULY 1, 2010
PROJECTS WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE AGVENTURES BUILDING DURING
FAIR
ST RD
1 -3 PLACE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE RIBBONS
ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
YUBA-SUTTER FAIR 442 FRANKLIN AVENUE, YUBA CITY
OR ONLINE AT www.yubasutterfair.com
AG VENTURES PROJECT
MINIATURE GARDEN/TERRARIUM
No Entry Fee
AWARDS: First, Second and Third in class.
RIBBONS ONLY
Rules:
1. Use the Junior Still Exhibit Entry Form
2. Xerox copies are acceptable
3. Exhibit will be judged on: Theme implementation, Use of plants/commodities from Yuba-Sutter Fair area, and
Creativity.
4. Garden/Terrarium container must not exceed 12”x24”
5. Project must incorporate Fair theme: ‘HONOR-GLORY-TRADITION’
6. Project may be accompanied with a sign stating exhibitor’s/group’s name, project information, and /or pictures of
process. (Sign may not exceed 11”x14”)
7. Project assembly and care must be done by exhibitors.
8. Entry forms must be turned into the Fair office no later than 5:00PM, July 1, 2010.
9. The Garden/Terrariums will be received in the AGventures Building/Palmer Hall Tuesday, July 27th
from 10:00AM – 4:00PM.
DIVISION 111
Class Group/Classroom
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Preschool – 1st grade
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2nd - 5th grade
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3rd – 6th grade
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7th – 8th grade
Class Individual
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Preschool Age
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Exhibitors Ages 5-9 years
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Exhibitors Ages 10-14 years
HELPFUL INFORMATION:
YOU WILL NEED
Any Container – Maximum size 12”x24” (wooden box, glass jar, fishbowl, etc.)
Small Stones
Horticultural Charcoal
Potting Soil
Plants of your choice (preferably plants/commodities from Yuba-Sutter area)
Scissors & Water
Decorative rocks and figurines (to help incorporate fair theme)
HERE’S HOW
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Wash container in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry completely. (if glass)
Create a one-inch (2.5-centimeter) layer of stones on the bottom of container.
Add a Half-inch (1.3-centimeter) of charcoal.
Spoon in a two to three inch (5.1 to 7.6 centimeter) layer of potting soil. Dig small holes for the roots.
Take plants out of their pots, remove extra soil from the roots, and trim damaged leaves. While the roots are still moist,
place the plants in the holes and pat soil over the roots. Place taller plants in the back. Dampen the soil. Do not overwater.
TIPS:
Use plants that need about the same amount of water and sunlight.
If your terrarium has a small opening, use chopsticks to position your plants.
Prune fast-growing plants so they don’t outgrow the terrarium.