Nest - Easter Grass

Thursday, March 6, 2008, by Leigh Anne

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Nest - “the place life happens”

I am introducing a new blog “category” today - Nest.  I will be sharing a new Nest post every week or so.  Nest posts will have to do with the home - “the place life happens.”

I look forward to sharing some fun tips and ideas that I use and passing along ones you share with me for making our nest more fun, more comfortable and an enjoyable place to be.

I chose the word nest because  a nest is a “a snug retreat or refuge; resting place; home.”

Whether your nest is a house, an apartment, a condo, a trailer or on a limb of a tree it can be a retreat and a refuge.  A resting place for ourselves and those we love.

Spring is here and that means Easter is not far behind.

One of our families favorite Easter traditions (besides the visit from the Easter Bunny and all that chocolate) is growing our own Easter grass.

Easter is only a couple of weeks away so it is time to get it started.  It is quick and easy to do.

All you need is some kind of container.  I am using a fun, square metal container I found at the craft store.  You can also use a plastic lined Easter basket or clay pot.  Use your imagination.  You just don’t want any drainage holes in the bottom.

Fill your container with potting soil to within an inch of the top.

Sprinkle rye grass seed over the soil.  You can buy wheat seed at the local “Feed and Seed” store.  I actually found mine at the craft store! (Craft Warehouse in Portland)

For extra thick grass, put a light layer of soil over the top of the seeds and then sprinkle with a second layer.  Spritz with water, place in the sun and within a few days your grass should begin to sprout.  Spritz with water as needed to keep soil damp (not wet).

 You can also “cut” the grass as it grows to keep it from getting too long and leggy.

It makes a fun centerpiece for your Easter Dinner or Brunch table. 

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