Monday, March 17, 2008

Grow Your Own Easter Grass

My Mother in Law planted this grass in the kids Easter baskets. What a nice alternative to the fake plastic grass, don't you think? All you need to do is line a basket with plastic wrap. Add some soil, add some grass seed (we used wheat grass), add water, and place in the sun. It takes a little less than a week to grow so there's still time if you want to make one for Easter. This also might make a nice dinner table centerpiece. If you don't have a basket, a nice bowl/dish would work as well.

12 comments:

  1. What a clever mother in law.
    The basket looks fabulous
    Alison

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  2. What a great idea...I need a bunch of centerpieces for an activity coming up and real grass sounds like a really unique plan. Thanks!

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  3. Great idea. I'll have to watch the thrift shops for a lined basket I can use for next year.

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  4. That really does look quite smart... My work sells some really nice porcelain easter baskets... I might have to try this.

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  5. yes, they look much better with real grass!

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  6. simple and sweet. i love fresh grass, especially in little containers, it always looks so refreshing and natural.

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  7. That's amazing! It totally makes sense too. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Very nice idea for easter!
    That's lovely. :)

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  9. That looks great! I think I may do that with cat grass seeds which I think is oat grass. My cats always get into the easter grass which isn't good for them.

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  10. I don't know why I did not think of this before easter! I think because our heads have been all clouded up with head colds and allergies.

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  11. Love this idea, hope to try it this year :)

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