I love making Easter baskets but I hate the fake grass that you find throughout the house until the next Easter. So, I was super excited to find an article about growing your own Easter grass from How Does She. It looked simple to do and not a big deal if it didn't work out. Plus, I thought it would be neat for Dominic to see how grass grows from a seed.
I gathered my supplies: small plastic containers, potting soil, and grass seed. Then, just fill the containers will the dirt, add a dense sprinkling of seeds, and water on a regular basis, keeping the soil moist.
I was surprised to see the seeds sprout so quickly. I think I was more excited than Dominic! It was amazing to see how quickly the grass grew. I mean, I could tell a difference from morning to afternoon!
Within a week-and-a-half, we had full-blown grass! It makes a great decoration on the table, adds much needed life to the house, and helps to filter the air. I may try to leave it out all year! I just have to master pruning it. And, um, watering it regularly.
We had Ellie's baptism a couple of weekends ago. Everyone loved the grass and had to run their hands through it. My grandma asked to take home some grass seed. (I felt like a dealer!). And one of the kids begged to take some home with her. I would have given it to her if it didn't have a job to do soon!
Have you ever grown your own indoor grass? Ever peddled grass seed to family members?!
Have a happy and blessed Easter.
