Create a Padlet post showcasing your ideal winter planting box design:

1. Add an image: Upload a photo or use the AI image tool to create artwork representing your winter planting box vision

2. Write a title: Give your design a creative name

3. Describe your focus: Write a short note explaining what you prioritized in your design (e.g., plant spacing, specific winter plants, aesthetic arrangement, etc.)

Browse other students’ designs for inspiration and consider how different approaches might work for your own winter planting projects!

Cyclamen

Violas

Ivy

Holly

Winter Heather

Primroses

Ornamental Cabbage

1. Use good-quality compost

2. select a mixture of height, trailing, and foliage plants like violas, cyclamen, and winter-flowering heather.

3. Place taller plants in the center, trailing plants at the edges

4. Fill with compost, packing plants densely since they won't grow much in winter.

5. Ensure good drainage, keep the soil moist, and place the basket in a sheltered location to protect it from harsh weather

• To make/create a winter planter

• Maintenance/care of the winter planter