Friday, March 24, 2023

Living Easter Basket

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 saw this idea in a garden book and took a picture of it in June 2019, stuck the idea in my file and forgot about it. I have no idea which garden book and don't know who to credit. Isn't this cute? I haven't made it yet but I do know that rye grass seed grows quickly - Easter is April 9th this year, so if you start soon it should be ready in time.  

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.

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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