Container for decorative grass

Abstract

A container liner comprising a backing, a porous covering, a seed carrier interposed between the backing and the covering, and a plurality of seeds embedded in the seed carrier such that upon germination the seeds will sprout through the porous covering to form a soft, natural, protective cushion for objects, such as candies or Easter eggs. The container liner is sufficiently flexible so that the container liner can be easily manipulated to substantially conform to the interior contour of the container.

1 . A method of packaging an object, comprising the steps of:
 providing a container having an open upper end and an interior surface;   providing a liner positioned adjacent the interior surface of the container, the liner comprising:
 a seed carrier fabricated of a moisture retaining material, at least a portion of the seed carrier positioned adjacent the interior surface of the container; and 
 a plurality of seeds held by the seed carrier such that, upon germination, the seeds sprout to form a natural tuft within the container; 
   providing an object selected from the group consisting of at least one egg, at least one candy, at least one toy, and combinations thereof; and   disposing the object on the tuft within the container.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the liner is bondably connected to the interior surface of the container. 
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the liner is a film. 
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the liner further comprises a porous covering connected to the second side of the liner and positioned over the seed carrier such that the seeds will sprout through the porous covering. 
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the porous covering is a cloth. 
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the seed carrier is a spongy cellulose material. 
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the seed carrier is a gel. 
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the seeds are winter wheat. 
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the seeds are fern seeds. 
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the liner has an opening extending through the liner. 
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a container, the container is a basket. 
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the container is an Easter basket. 
   
   
       13 . A method of packaging an object, comprising the steps of:
 providing a container having an open upper end and an interior surface;   providing a liner bondably connected to at least a portion of the interior surface of the container, the liner comprising:
 a seed carrier fabricated of a moisture retaining material, at least a portion of the seed carrier positioned adjacent the interior surface of the container; and 
 a plurality of seeds held by the seed carrier such that, upon germination, the seeds sprout to form a natural tuft within the container; 
   providing an object selected from the group consisting of at least one egg, at least one candy, at least one toy, and combinations thereof; and   disposing the object on the tuft within the container.   
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the liner further comprises a porous covering connected to the second side of the liner and positioned over the seed carrier such that the seeds will sprout through the porous covering. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the seed carrier is at least one of a spongy cellulose material and a gel. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 13  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the seeds are selected from the group consisting of winter wheat, fern seeds and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 13  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the liner has an opening extending through the liner. 
   
   
       18 . A method of packaging an object, comprising the steps of:
 providing a container having an open upper end and an interior surface;   providing a liner positioned adjacent to the interior surface of the container, the liner comprising:
 a seed carrier fabricated of a moisture retaining material, at least a portion of the seed carrier positioned adjacent the interior surface of the container; 
 a plurality of seeds held by the seed carrier such that, upon germination, the seeds sprout to form a natural tuft within the container; and 
 a porous covering connected to the second side of the liner and positioned over the seed carrier such that the seeds will sprout through the porous covering; 
   providing an object selected from the group consisting of at least one egg, at least one candy, at least one toy, and combinations thereof; and   disposing the object on the tuft within the container.   
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the seed carrier is at least one of a spongy cellulose material and a gel. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18  wherein, in the step of providing a liner, the seeds are selected from the group consisting of winter wheat, fern seeds and combinations thereof.