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I’m taking a break from my huge #trashure haul makeover fun to show you something I’ve been working on. When I see something that not only inspires me, but also is a way to upcycle, I can’t resist seeing it come to fruition. Like many of you, I want my family, including our beloved pets, to be healthy. I’m sharing how I created a DIY cat grass (aka. wheatgrass) planter to enjoy all year long using these hydroponic vases. Hang with me now…

If you’re like me, winter can be a loooong time to wait to see beautiful blooms. Cabin fever really starts to get to get to me around late February to early March. Thankfully, there are ways to stave off my insanity by forcing bulbs. With a little know-how you can watch nature perform its wonders before your very eyes before spring has sprung.

For instance, you may see these style vases set out at grocery stores, etc. They truly bring a smile to my face as I purchase a couple. Here are a pair of hyacinths making their way.

I purchase these vase sets most every year and then end up with beautiful glass vases that can be reused over and over. However, I know many people don’t like to force bulbs themselves and prefer to buy them ready to go like these ones. That problem leads to either the glass being tossed into the trash, tucked away in a basement for who knows how long, or maybe even sent to the recycle bin or thrift store.

DIY TIME

I’m here to show you what I did with the set I had in my stash.

My mind’s eye saw potential for a fun family project that would even involve our pets. If you didn’t know this already, both cats and dogs need grass to aid in digestion. Being that they inherently take in fur, the grass helps them to either cough it up or works as a laxative to digest it. TMI? oh well.

As a result, many folks have complained to me about their indoor pets attacking their plants. Well, they may just be hunkering for the micro-nutrients they need. This cat grass tutorial is one to help you keep your pets healthy, but also you. Yep, you got it. Cat grass can also be known as wheat grass (barley, oat, or rye). Not only can you use this cat grass tutorial to be up on pet health, but also grow it for your own benefit. Here are some examples of human benefits:

lowers blood pressure

increases red blood-cell count

cleanses the blood, organs, and gastrointestinal tract of debris

helps with psoriasis

powerful detoxifier

regulates glucose levels

fights tumors

lessens the effects of radiation*

*information found HERE

WHAT’S NEXT?

With all that being said, are you now wondering why you don’t have some in your home? No worries. We’ve all been there. While this cat grass is super easy to grow in most any container (even without soil), I thought it fun to make use of cast-off materials for planters. That’s where my hydroponic vases come into play.

Their unique shape led me to see a caricature of a cat that would be perfect for my furry friends. I’ve created a full video tutorial for you below, but will also outline the steps here.

TERMS OF USE: when you create these cat grass vases you agree to the following: it cannot be shared or distributed for monetary gain in any way, it may not be modified in any way, and you may not claim the work as your own.

Here’s what you need to get started creating:

hydroponic vases

organic potting soil (not standard potting soil – it is toxic)

wheatgrass seed (or barley, oat, rye, etc.)

spray bottle

small gravel or stones

scrap burlap

rubbing alcohol

flat white spray paint

acrylic paint

artist’s brushes

spray poly

small spray shelter (optional, but so fun)

turn table (optional, but also fun)

Step 1

First, prepare you glass for painting if you choose to go the whimsy route. Wash the vases in hot soapy water, rinse, and air dry. Then, once dry, use rubbing alcohol to get any remaining residue off. You can see how I’ve painted thrifted glass for home decor in this post.

Step 2

Next, we’re going to give our glass a base coat of flat white paint. You can use any color you want, but I wanted a neutral surface on which I could layer more paint. Our goal is to only paint the exterior of the glass, not the interior. We want our jars to not harbor toxic substances like paint where our food source will be grown.

I use my spray shelter and turn table to apply two coats of paint, letting cure in between.

Step 3

Now are vases are ready for whatever whimsy our heart desires. For whatever reason, I saw cats when I looked at the vases. In order for me to play around with design, I traced my vases onto paper and sketched my layout.

Then, once I got a feel for what I was after, I transferred the design to my vases.

Artist brushes and basic latex or acrylic paint is all you need to add your design. Once finished, apply one or two coats of a spray poly to seal it all in. For added fun I took one of my older paint brushes and cut a few bristles off to make whiskers. I dabbed a bit of hot glue on the ends, let cool, and then used more hot glue to attach. You’ll see the finished result below.

Step 4

Before adding our soil to the glass jars, I like to put a circle of burlap in the bottom. The reason for that is because I will be dropping in stone for drainage and I don’t want there to be any damage to the glass. The burlap will biodegrade over time, so it’s perfectly safe to use.

After you’ve put in your burlap, you can add a layer of the gravel rock to the bottom. See video for detailed steps.

Time to add the soil. Yay! It’s super important that you use a potting soil that is organic, meant for food. Do not use your conventional potting soil as that has toxins that we don’t want to consume or feed our pets. You can see below I use a funnel to help me get the soil in the jars.

Fill with soil until about ¾” space is left at the top.

Step 5

Now we can add our seed. I chose to use this wheatgrass. For those of you that may have a gluten intolerance, there’s no worries about eating the grass. There is only gluten in the grain head. You could also use barley, oats, or rye as well.

Sprinkle enough on top to cover and be sorta thick. You can follow manufacturer instructions on growing as well.

Then, fill the top in with remaining soil until lightly level with the top of the jar.

Step 6

When looking for a spot for your DIY cat grass, begin with an indirect sun spot. The window I have mine in allows indirect sunshine for our needs.

Aren’t they super cute?!? I suppose you can tell I had fun. Of course, one had to be in the likeness of our cat, Lily. Can you guess which one it is?

LOOK AT ‘EM GROW

When it’s time to water, use a spray bottle to lightly mist them twice a day until shoots appear. Then, cut back to watering once a day. The DIY cat grass will take off in a matter of days. Kinda like a rocket! Here they are after 5 days…

Later, here they are after seven days of growth. So fast!

Last, after 10 days of rapid growth, they are ready to be harvested. Imagine if our hair grew that fast. eep!

Here’s Lily checking out her new snack buffet…tee hee hee.

She looked at me like, “Is this for me? THANK YOU!” She loves this spot to grab a bite. Similarly, Lily will especially love this during the winter when outdoor grass is sparse. Bonus: she loves to hide and watch the birds and neighbor cats sneak in our yard too. Silly Lily.

HAPPY CAT

When the grass reaches about 8″ or so, you can trim off 6″ to use for your own recipes. In addition, if you can’t make use of it in one week’s time, just trim and toss in your compost or yard. In addition, it will help fertilize too.

For example, here’s a link to recipes using wheat grass for snacks and supplements.

Also, I hope you had fun seeing this DIY cat grass tutorial and are inspired to create your own. If not for you, then as a gift too. Likewise, I encourage you to pin and share to inspire others. DIY is fun!

Up next, I get back to my #trashure makeover haul with that set of chairs as my focus. See their new look HERE.

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MEWE

Last Updated on January 29, 2020

You’re out on the trail with your cat, enjoying the sights and smells, and then you notice your cat has paused by the nearest patch of grass and is now munching away. We know cats are obligate carnivores, so why is your cat eating something with little-to-no nutritional value to him?

In this article, we’re going to delve deeper into the reasons why cats eat grass and whether or not it’s safe. We’ll also explain what cat grass is, and how you can grow it at home.

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Why do cats eat grass?

We don’t have a definite answer.

While we’ve observed that many cats love to nibble on grass, no one is sure just why. Like we mentioned above, it’s not necessary for a nutritionally complete diet. Cats derive little nutrition from grass and they can definitely live without it. Even though it’s not necessary, the cats in our lives are telling us that it’s a fun addition. Perhaps cats eat grass just like we eat ice cream—because it tastes good. Perhaps they like the texture.

Other theories on why cats eat grass.

“Maybe it’s tasty” isn’t all the cat community has come up with, though. Let’s take a closer look at some of the other theories answering the question of why cats eat grass.

Grass may act as a high-fiber digestive aid.

The high fiber content in most grass aids digestion, so constipated cats might eat grass to get things moving. This is plausible. Cats in the wild consume indigestible fiber in the form of hair and claws from their prey. That prey would likely also have undigested vegetable matter in its stomach. Some human-created diets, for example, most raw cat food diets, don’t include a substitute form of fiber. Without enough fiber in their diet, cats can become constipated. Grass acts as a laxative and helps to clear out backed-up systems.

Cats may eat grass in order to boost lacking vitamins.

Grass, wheatgrass and barley grass, for example, contains concentrations of vitamins such as B, C, and K, so it’s possible that a cat whose diet lacks these vitamins would snack on grass to fill their nutritional needs.

However, we need to consider how much of a benefit vitamin-deficient cats would actually get from the grass. The answer is unclear. It depends on how long the grass is in the cat’s system and whether or not it’s digested at all. A lot of cats throw up grass shortly after consuming it, so they won’t be able to absorb all of the nutrients within the grass. Unless your cat is showing other signs of deficiency, anemia, skin problems, weakness, etc., I wouldn’t worry too much about this theory.

Grass is a natural emetic and can help bring up hairballs.

Cats may also use the grass as a natural emetic (vomit inducer), to help bring up distressing hairballs or relieve a stomach-ache.

Because cats are obligate carnivores, they lack the digestive enzymes necessary in order to break down plant matter. When cats eat a large amount of grass, most of it will come back up in an undigested form. This regurgitation may help your cat get rid of troublesome hairballs or stomach discomfort. Vomiting induced by grass consumption usually only consists of a few strands of grass and clear liquid or a hairball. If your cat is eating grass and then throwing up food, take a look at our guide to cat vomiting.

When it comes down to it, we just don’t know why cats eat grass. We do know that a lot of cats do it and it’s not something to worry about. It doesn’t mean your cat is sick and he might just eat grass because he enjoys it.

Is grass safe for cats?

For the most part, grass is safe for cats to nibble on. In a few select situations, though, it’s not a good idea to let your cat eat the grass. Let’s take a closer look at those situations.

Keep your cat away from grass treated with pesticides.

Unless you live in a rural environment without many neighbors, much of the grass growing outdoors has been treated with pesticides. Most lawn pesticide treatments are only harmful before they’ve dried, 24-48 hours, but it’s hard to tell your cat to watch out for flags and signs indicating a fresh treatment. If your cat encounters a freshly pesticide-treated lawn and chomps on the grass, they could get sick. Check out this article from wagwalking.com to learn more about pesticide toxicity in cats.

If you walk your cat outside, just be aware of what they’re doing and avoid areas that have been recently treated with pesticides.

Mature grass can be dangerous.

Many cereal grasses (barley grass, wheatgrass) grow awns when mature. An awn is a stiff, bristle-like appendage on the grass. These awns are sharp and can be dangerous if your cat eats them.

Fortunately, most cats don’t go after tough, mature grass, so this isn’t much of a concern. Cat grass grown in a pot rarely reaches maturity and your cat can eat it in complete safety.

What is “cat grass”?

Now that we’ve gone over why cats may eat grass and whether or not it’s safe for them to eat, let’s take a closer look at cat grass. If you’ve been to a pet store, you’ve probably noticed cat grass growing kits. Maybe you’ve wondered what makes something cat grass—is it a special type of grass bred just for cats to eat?

Cat grass is just a label that is used on safe-to-eat grasses that are marketed for cat guardians to grow at home. The cat grass label encompasses a number of grass varieties. These grass varieties are generally cereal grasses: wheatgrass, oat grass, barley, and ryegrass are just a few varieties that fall under this umbrella.

When young, these cereal grasses are crisp and appealing to most cats and don’t present any danger. They are also easy to grow at home in a small pot.

How to grow cat grass at home.

If your cat always wants to stop and taste the greenery whenever you take him out for a walk or has an unusual interest in the houseplants, try growing a pot of cat grass in your home. A designated pot of cat grass can help to divert his attention away from the plants you’d rather have un-nibbled. Note: if your cat has a fascination with greenery, it’s important that you don’t keep any harmful houseplants. If you aren’t sure which common plants are poisonous to cats, check out this list from PetMD.

Cat grass is usually easy to grow. Most cat grass kits come with either a single variety of seed or a blend of grass seeds and seed-starting soil. Keep the seeds moist at all times but don’t soak them. Within 3-7 days the grass should sprout. Once the grass sprouts, you can reduce the amount of water to prevent mold growth, but continue to water regularly—at least once a day. Make sure the grass is in a sunny location.

It will take up to two weeks after the grass sprouts for it to reach four inches. That’s when it’s mature enough for your cat to eat. Allow your cat to nibble the grass straight from the container. A pot of cat grass usually lasts for a few weeks before it becomes rootbound and begins to wilt. Cereal grasses have large root systems when matured and a small indoor pot isn’t large enough to sustain the plant longterm. This means it’s time to get some more seeds started for your cat!

Cat grass kits aren’t expensive—they usually cost from $2 – $5.00 and contain everything you need to get started. I’ve featured the best-selling cat grass kit on Chewy.com below. It has a 4.1 out of 5-star rating and 84% of reviewers agree that they would recommend it to a friend.

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