Doing some of your own florals can be an enjoyable and creative activity, and can help the budget too. Making bud vases is a great way to make some of your own florals without needing advanced floral expertise. This blogpost provides recommendations on making charming, impactful bud vases.
Read MoreBud vases are definitely very much on trend. They add perfect little touches of beauty, color and texture to your wedding or event. Depending on flower selection, bud vases can be whimsical, romantic, elegant, bohemian or give a wildflower garden vibe. Learn how to best use bud vases at your wedding or event.
Read MoreThere’s been a long tradition of honoring May Day (May 1) with flowers. Here’s how to make make your own May Day posies so you can spread some beauty and joy around your neighborhood!
Read MoreWhere do you get your flowers? The answer is that I do a mix of things to fill the cutting garden with reliable and unique flowers. Last month, in my first blogpost (Part 1 of 2) on the subject, we covered a few sources (direct seed, perennials and six-packs/seedlings). Today I’m sharing more ideas for sourcing beautiful flowers and foliage for your cutting garden.
Read MoreCutting garden season is well underway, and it’s been a pleasure to be working in the garden again. This is my fourth year of having a Modest Cutting GardenTM, and I’m happy to say that it’s getting easier each year, and more productive! This is Part 1 of a 2-part blog post. I hope it provides some inspiration and helpful advice, whether you have a cutting garden going already or not.
Read MoreThere’s been a long tradition of honoring May Day (May 1) with flowers. I’d love to see a return to secretly leaving May Day flower posies on the front doors of your neighbors and friends!
Read MoreBeautiful greenery and flowers along the entire length of a table creates a rich, garden-like look at a wedding reception, even with light coverage. And there’s flowers in front of every guest at the table. What’s not to like?
Read MoreHow did your cutting garden grow this year? With silver bells and cockleshells?
The 2020 garden season has come to an end in these parts (eastern/central Massachusetts).
Read MoreHere we are, in the thick of embellished pumpkin season! We have white Casperita mini-pumpkins artfully designed with a mix of succulents, air plants, amaranthus, eucalyptus, and fresh as well as dried flowers.
Read MoreHello People, welcome to my blog at Semper Virens Flowers website. I will post on a few different topics, including tips and techniques for flower arranging, ….
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