How to Grow a Crystal Garden

Put a sparkle in your decor with this easy-to-grow crystal garden.

Step 1: Rinse the charcoal Rinse the charcoal briquettes. Leave it damp, but not soaking.
Step 2: Put the charcoal in the container Arrange the charcoal in the bottom of the soup bowl.
TIP: You can arrange the briquettes in several layers, if you like.
Step 3: Mix the ingredients Mix the bluing, water, salt, and ammonia together in a separate bowl.
Step 4: Pour mixture on the charcoal Saturate the charcoal by pouring the mixture of over it.
TIP: Make sure the coals are completely saturated. If you don't have enough liquid to cover all the charcoal, mix more.
Step 5: Sprinkle food coloring Gently sprinkle drops of food coloring over the coals.
TIP: Any area you don't sprinkle with food coloring will grow clear crystals.
Step 6: Set the mixture aside Set the mixture aside where it will not be disturbed.
Step 7: Check on the mixture Check on your mixture after a day or two and you will see the beginnings of beautiful and shimmering crystals.
FACT: Country singer Crystal Gayle is Loretta Lynn's younger sister.