Easter Grass Project - you still have time!

When Spring is here and Easter is on its way, I truly believe that it is time to bring the outside in. I want flowers and color and sweetness all over my house. One of the best ways to do that is to decorate with Wheat Grass. You will go from wheat berries to this gorgeous green grass in just 3 days.

Its bright and bold color cheers up any room or tablescape (has Sandra Lee made this an official word?) and growing it is SO easy, green thumb or not.

All you need is a few tablespoons of wheat and your favorite spring containers. Get creative here. I've grown wheat grass in all sorts of seasonal containers for every room. If you are a thrift shopper, find some vintage bowls and use those. If you want whimsy, I found ceramic Easter ducks & chicks at the Dollar Store. For a dollar. I know, right?

Soak the wheat berries in enough water to cover for 4 hours to overnight. This will get the wheat ready to "pop". And it will.

Fill your containers with potting soil (or any good dirt). 

One dollar for these cuties, can you believe it?

Cover the dirt with a single layer of soaked wheat berries.

Cover with plastic wrap

Leave on for one day until you see tiny white "tails" appear on the wheat berries

Now it's game on! 

Spritz with water a few times each day (keep berries moist) 

and in just two more days, you will have a beautiful Easter centerpiece 

for your table, window, or counter.

If you really want to take this to another level...trim the wheat grass and blend in a green smoothie or juice it (if you have a wheat grass attachment) for amazing nutrients! 

Healthy AND decorative, what more could you ask for? 

Happy Spring everyone!