How to Make a Snapdragon Talk

White snapdragon

Bright snapdragons add color to your landscape, but did you know that you can make them talk? You can amaze your children or grandchildren with this cute trick, bringing wide-eyed wonder every time.

Things You'll Need

• Snapdragon flowers in full bloom

Instructions

1. 

   This step must be done privately and then you should practice in private before trying it out on kids. Choose one of the blossoms that is not at the top, so that the flower is a kid level. Approach the flower from either the top or bottom, as in the picture. Grasp the back of the flower right next to the green stem and pinch your fingers gently together; the "mouth" should open. If it doesn't, adjust your grasp slightly forward or backward until the mouth opens. Releasing your grasp closes the mouth.

2. Practice opening and closing the mouth; if you still have difficulty, open the mouth with your other hand's fingers that helps you see where it should be opening. Practice, practice, practice.

3. 

   Now you're ready. Call the kids, and make the flower say hello. Depending on the age of the child, you might find them asking the flower questions.

4. 

   Be prepared as you will never be able to walk through a greenhouse with your kids again without putting on a show.

Tips & Warnings

• Teach older children to make snapdragons talk; soon they'll be having puppet shows. You might lose a few blossoms, but it's worth it to see the creative things they will do and say.