Egg Grass Easter Centerpiece

Start a fun Easter tradition with this simple Egg Grass Centerpiece that kids will love helping create. This easy Easter activity turns a plain basket into a beautiful, living centerpiece - and it's exciting for kids to watch the grass grow each day! Be sure to start this project 2–3 weeks before Easter so your "grass" is full and ready for decorating.

What You’ll Need:

• Medium-sized Easter basket
• Thick plastic liner (trash bag or plastic tablecloth)
• Potting soil
• Fast-growing seeds (wheat grass, rye grass, radish, watercress, or grass seed)
• Spray bottle filled with water
• Plastic wrap

How to Make Your Grass Basket:

1. Line the Basket: Line the inside of your basket with thick plastic to protect it from moisture. Tuck plastic neatly inside so it doesn’t show.
2. Add Soil: Fill the basket with 2–3 inches of potting soil. Gently level the soil without packing it tightly.
3. Plant the Seeds: Sprinkle seeds evenly across the top of the soil. For thick grass, place seeds close together. Cover lightly with a thin layer of soil.
4. Water & Cover: Mist lightly with water using a spray bottle. Cover loosely with plastic wrap to create a mini greenhouse effect. Place in a warm area with indirect sunlight.
5. Uncover & Grow: After sprouts appear (usually 3–5 days), remove plastic wrap. Continue misting daily to keep soil moist but not soaked.
6. Watch It Grow! In about 1–2 weeks you’ll have bright green “grass” growing in your basket.

Decorating Your Easter Centerpiece

Once your grass is full and lush, turn your basket into a festive Easter centerpiece by adding:

• Colored hard-boiled Easter eggs
• Plastic eggs filled with treats
• Chocolate bunnies or chicks
• Small spring flowers
• A ribbon tied around the basket handle

This living Easter basket makes a beautiful table decoration and gives kids the joy of watching something grow from seed to celebration.