Drying foliage/flowers for arrangements
Farendwoman Offline
Member
#21
This was my “starter”…..


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
   
[-] The following 2 users Like Farendwoman's post:
  • Scarlet, Veggie
Reply

Farendwoman Offline
Member
#22
Then I just added bits … yew, hydrangea, dried citrus, helichrysum, any old stuff- even leylandii.
BUT …. mine weren’t for sale…so they didn’t have to look good!! Just for me and my daughter.


Attached Files Thumbnail(s)
           
[-] The following 3 users Like Farendwoman's post:
  • JJB, Scarlet, Veggie
Reply

JJB Offline
Moonraker
#23
I like the idea of hydrangea, would never have thought of that. Wouldn't have thought of any of it TBH, never made wreath, ever.
Gardening is an excuse not to do housework
Greetings from Salisbury
Qualified member of the Confused Nutter's Club 
[-] The following 2 users Like JJB's post:
  • Farendwoman, Veggie
Reply

Farendwoman Offline
Member
#24
It’s a right old faff to be honest. Takes ages. I couldn’t face making more than a couple!
[-] The following 2 users Like Farendwoman's post:
  • JJB, Scarlet
Reply

Scarlet Offline
Super Pest Controller
#25
                   

A few of the wreaths Ive made this month... O have been amazed how many people wanted them. My classes were fabulous and I really enjoyed them.

I would start collecting much earlier next year - cones and things were hidden under fallen leaves etc - Rosehips stored reasonably well cut and left in buckets if water in the shed. I did buy the glycerin but didnt get around to it. Will look at all and start harvesting things with berries and crabs when they are fresh and store in the dark for next year.
Some small apples wrapped in newspapers did last. 

I will look at willow rings next year and give those a go depending on price. Getting foliage for big groups was really very time consuming.
[-] The following 4 users Like Scarlet's post:
  • Bren, JJB, Small chilli, Veggie
Reply

JJB Offline
Moonraker
#26
They're beautiful Scarlet. What are the green ball like things with slices through them, some sort of dried citrus?
Gardening is an excuse not to do housework
Greetings from Salisbury
Qualified member of the Confused Nutter's Club 
[-] The following 2 users Like JJB's post:
  • Scarlet, Veggie
Reply

Bren Offline
Member
#27
Impressive Scarlet Smile
[-] The following 2 users Like Bren's post:
  • Scarlet, Veggie
Reply

Veggie Offline
Super Pest Controller
#28
Like the teasels and, like JJB, I'm curious about the striped seedheads.
Did you say, on FB, that you wanted ornamental gourd seeds? I may have some. Big Grin
The Moneyless Chicken says:- 
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
[-] The following 1 user Likes Veggie's post:
  • Scarlet
Reply

Scarlet Offline
Super Pest Controller
#29
(19-12-2022, 02:35 PM)JJB Wrote: They're beautiful Scarlet.  What are the green ball like things with slices through them, some sort of dried citrus?
They are dried green oranges.... I bought those in but they were half the price of orange ones. A friend dried me some orange and apple slices.

I collected loads of teasels, used anything natural I could find on my dog walks or in the garden...I collected cones from my local church yard.
[-] The following 2 users Like Scarlet's post:
  • JJB, Veggie
Reply

Scarlet Offline
Super Pest Controller
#30
The teasels were brilliant as they filled a big space and some were a pale wheat colour brightening up l/ breaking up the foliage.
[-] The following 2 users Like Scarlet's post:
  • JJB, Veggie
Reply





Users browsing this thread:
2 Guest(s)



Theme © iAndrew 2018 - Forum software by © MyBB .