Pancakes are Delicious

And these tiny syrup jars can house more than the maple-y goodness that dons your Sunday morning indulgence.

This little planting pleasure started with a cup of coffee and a fantastic breakfast at Eat, the downtown breakfast and lunch spot that's been featured on The Cooking Channel's show, Road Trip with G. Garvin.
After a few weeks and more than a few stacks of pancakes, I finally worked up the nerve to ask Natalie, the restaurant owner, if I could come pick up some of her jars for a project.

Succulents are a good pick for this small of a growing space. Since there's no way for the water to drain out of the soil in these jars, you really can't water very much or very often. Succulents are so drought-friendly that you can get away with watering only once a month and still have a nice green addition to your space.

What you'll need:

• small glass jars for planting (jam, jelly, syrup or pretty much anything that strikes your fancy)
• cactus and succulent soil mix
• a tiny cactus or succulent (cuttings from other succulents would work wonderfully)
• ribbon or twine for decoration (optional)

How to:

Make sure to thoroughly clean your jars to avoid growing something that you did not intend to. 

If you're growing from a cutting, let the piece that you've cut dry out on the bottom for at least a day before putting it into the soil. 

Fill up your jar to a half inch from the top (maybe a couple tablespoons of soil). Place your cutting, cut side down, into the soil and use a couple pinches of additional soil to help fill in around the cutting. 

Water in with about 2-3 tablespoons of water and mark your calendar to water again one month from the day.

If you'll be planting a new succulent or cactus make sure to purchase as small of a container as possible. A 2" size is usually the smallest you can find. Pull the plant out and lightly tap some of the soil away from the root ball. You'll have to do a little squeezing into the jar but you probably won't have to add any additional soil. Again, be careful not to water more than once a month indoors or twice a month outdoors in an area sheltered from too much wind or sun. (Avoid afternoon sun entirely)

Get creative and jazz up your jars with ribbon or twine to add your own touch. These also make great gifts!

Happy Planting!