Red’s Spring Basket
Red’s Spring Basket
Create a wonderful way to celebrate springtime. This basket is a beautiful gift idea for friends.
Prep time: 2 weeks min.
Difficulty: Moderate
What you'll need:
  • STARBURST® Brand Jellybeans Filled Eggs
  • M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies Filled Eggs
  • Potting soil
  • Grass or wheat seed
  • Plastic or metal pan
  • Decorative ribbon
  • Large wicker basket
  • Plastic wrap and scissors
What to do:
  1. Line the wicker basket with several layers of plastic wrap.
  2. Fill with potting soil to 1-1/2 inches from top of basket.
  3. Sprinkle grass or wheat seed on top of soil.
  4. Set the basket in a large pan and water the soil until damp.
  5. Place the pan on a sunny window ledge and water frequently over a two-week period.
  6. Trim grass with scissors (if desired) and gently place the STARBURST® Brand Jellybeans Filled Eggs and M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candy Filled Eggs in the grass. Decorate basket with a ribbon as a final touch.
Last minute alternative: You can use sod in place of seeds. After completing steps 1 and 2 above, cut the sod to the size of your basket and set in place. You can find sod at your local garden center.
Makes 1 basket.