Hydrangeas are one of the easiest flowers to dry, and given their size, you need only a few to fill a table arrangement or decorate a wreath. Drying hydrangeas Cut when the blooms are partially dry and slightly papery — usually between August and October. If cut too soon, the blooms will wilt and not dry; cut too late and they will be brown and less attractive. There are … [Read more...] about How to dry hydrangeas
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Tips for flower arrangements from your garden
“Pink and white carnations — one desires so much more than that.” As Wallace Stevens puts it in “The Poems of our Climate,” sometimes we want more than just carnations. Beyond the usual roses and peonies, there are many plants in our gardens that make gorgeous arrangements. I recently had some fun walking around my garden, choosing unconventional plants — no carnations — to … [Read more...] about Tips for flower arrangements from your garden
Decking the halls with greenery
Like many gardeners, I love to bring fresh greenery and branches into my home to use in vases, garlands and wreaths. I contacted Hilary Bellis of It Can Be Arranged in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., to get some basic tips on decorating with greenery and ideas for using new materials. Hilary decorates many of the hotels, businesses and wineries in the town. She knows her way around … [Read more...] about Decking the halls with greenery
