Growing your own real Easter Grass
![easter bunny in wheat grass](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_9199-1024x683.jpg)
I have wanted to grow grass for Easter baskets, and I finally did it this year. More importantly, it truly turned out beautiful. I have a long list of crafts and DIY projects. It will take me until I am 90 before I complete them all, but I am happy to say that I can check this one off my list. And I will do it again. What screams spring more than grass?
I could see it in my mind’s eye. A beautiful basket of lush green grass, with a lovely chocolate bunny nestled in the middle. I’m so happy that this DIY came out just as I had envisioned it. This is a great thing to do with kids because it’s easy and has beautiful and gratifying results.
![wheat great easter decoration](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/supplies-to-grwo-rass-more-contrast-1024x683.jpg)
Supplies:
- Container of your choice
- Wheatgrass
- Organic Coco Coir Potting Soil
- Plastic to lined container if needed
- Scissors
How to grow your Easter Grass
This is the easiest thing you will ever do with the most amazing result.
Step 1:
soak wheatgrass seeds for 1-2 days.
Step 2:
Prepare your container. I had to line my basket with plastic. And my metal basket was lined with a terracotta pot. I could have also used a plastic liner, but the terracotta fit perfectly. Once your container is ready, fill it with potting soil.
![wheat grass for decor](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/easter-grass-materials-1024x683.jpg)
![tutorial grow wheat grass easter basket](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_8906-1024x683.jpg)
![potting soil for wheat grass](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_8908-1024x683.jpg)
Step 3:
Sow the wheatgrass in potting soil and water (make sure to keep the soil moist), place it in a sunny location and wait. That’s it.
![watering wheat grass](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_8913-1024x683.jpg)
![mcm basket for decor metal](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_8926-1-1024x682.jpg)
Because you have already soaked the wheatgrass, they are plump and full of water, ready to burst and take root. The seeds should start sprouting in about 3 to 5 days.
![growing wheat grass for decore](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_8953-1024x683.jpg)
![wheat grass for decoration](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_8964-1024x683.jpg)
then the magic happens
![grow wheat grass dessert dish](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_9211-1024x683.jpg)
![centerpieces with wheat grass](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_9213-1024x683.jpg)
![wheat grass for table](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_9215-1024x683.jpg)
Once it starts growing, it will keep growing, and at some point, your will need to trim your grass. Wheatgrass is full of nutrients and can be grown to eat.
![growing wheat grass trimming](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_9218-1024x683.jpg)
![easter tablescape](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_9340-1024x682.jpg)
![easter bunny in wheat grass](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MG_9199-1024x683.jpg)
I added a chocolate bunny and some eggs to the mcm metal basket. Of all the containers this one was my favorite, it reminded me of a Martha Stewart cover. It’s not exactly the same, but you can see the resemblance. The shamrocks in Martha’s basket are amazing maybe I will try that next year.
![martha stewart green basket](https://vintagebuteantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/martha-stewart-east-bunny-basket-1-819x1024.jpg)
I’m so happy with the way they turned out. Timing is everything for this craft, you need to give yourself 4 weeks to get these results, but they are absolutely worth it.
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