When I saw this I was so ready to make a whole garden of them! Another project I'd love to get my hands on. Only I would not have used real soil because it gets messy. I would use a longer container and stuff the inside adding a green ruggy finish to represent grass. We shall see if I ever get to it since I discovered making clay macaroons~ Having a real plant requires a lot of patience and love. I know plant lovers who talk to them and say they have feelings. Hmm, I thought talking to a machine was silly~~, but I love my silly friends.