Taking another break from the whole 'starch madness' theme this month so you have time to get this project growing if you want to make a living Easter basket.
I googled and found lots of different sites showing how to make a living Easter basket - here's the info I have saved but no picture:
The last week in March is the time to plant a living Easter basket. Find a pretty pastel-colored Easter basket, line it with pebbles (or a reusable plastic liner available at gardening centers) and add two inches of potting soil. Sprinkle fast-growing rye grass seed on top of the soil and then cover with another quarter inch of soil. Water well and cover with a brown paper sack for a few days until the seeds germinate. When the grass sprouts, place the basket in a warm sunny window and continue to water. In a couple of weeks you'll have a basket of living grass. Add a bow to the handle and tuck in some painted wooden Easter eggs and a small stuffed bunny for a charming springtime centerpiece This is a delightful hostess gift to make if you're expected somewhere for Easter dinner.
The last week in March is the time to plant a living Easter basket. Find a pretty pastel-colored Easter basket, line it with pebbles (or a reusable plastic liner available at gardening centers) and add two inches of potting soil. Sprinkle fast-growing rye grass seed on top of the soil and then cover with another quarter inch of soil. Water well and cover with a brown paper sack for a few days until the seeds germinate. When the grass sprouts, place the basket in a warm sunny window and continue to water. In a couple of weeks you'll have a basket of living grass. Add a bow to the handle and tuck in some painted wooden Easter eggs and a small stuffed bunny for a charming springtime centerpiece This is a delightful hostess gift to make if you're expected somewhere for Easter dinner.
Here's more instructions I found at southern living (click here), along with borrowing their photo:
A lively take on the classic Easter basket. Freshen up an old basket with some easy-to-grow rye (or wheat) grass and classic colorful eggs. To make this idea come to life, fill a container with potting soil; place a very thick layer of seeds over the potting soil; place it in a sunny spot, and water daily, keeping it very moist, for 7 to 10 days; put the grass in a basket with the decorations of your choice.
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I may actually try this one 🐰
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