CLASS  PROJECT GONE WRONG  

An  elementary school class started a class project to make planters
to  take home to their parents.  

They  wanted to have a plant in it that was easy to take care of, so
they  decided to use cactus plants.  

The  students were given green-ware pottery planters in the shape of
clowns which they painted with glaze.  

The  clown planters were professionally fired at a
class outing so  they could see the process.  
 
It  was great fun!  
They  planted cactus seeds in the finished planters
and they grew  nicely, but unfortunately, the children were not
allowed to  take them home.  

 
The  cactus plants were removed and small ivy
replaced them and the  children were then allowed
to take them home  instead.  

The  teacher said cactus seemed like a good idea
at the  time!  

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