tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post3458484474883706354..comments2024-03-28T18:58:47.880-07:00Comments on creative savv: Garden "Bouquet" in WinterLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-60391969578282888322019-12-03T13:05:31.614-08:002019-12-03T13:05:31.614-08:00Hi Kris,
Oh, that's too bad about your spruce....Hi Kris,<br />Oh, that's too bad about your spruce. I wish I could send you some boughs. We have more than our fair share, here! But that's great that you have some garland that you can use. They sell those fragrance sticks for hanging on artificial trees. In addition to hanging a couple on our trees, I put a couple of them on top of the heat vent cover to add fragrance to the room -- really nice.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-58067009560660806912019-12-03T13:02:53.247-08:002019-12-03T13:02:53.247-08:00Hi Shelby,
The greens and berries will look good f...Hi Shelby,<br />The greens and berries will look good for about 3-4 weeks when kept in water, depending on variety. If I recall correctly, in past years, the greens have lasted longer than the berries, so I may need to refill this vase once more before the holidays are over. After clipping branches outdoors, cut the stems once more before putting into a vase of water. It doesn't take long for the branch's sap to seal off the stem, so a second clipping will keep the branches looking fresh longer. I usually need to trim the branches anyway, as I'm making my bouquet, in order to get everything the right length. You may find this to be true, too.<br />Good luck!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-51573992517368590652019-12-03T12:54:19.329-08:002019-12-03T12:54:19.329-08:00Thank you, Live and Learn.
I love the way winter b...Thank you, Live and Learn.<br />I love the way winter bouquets look, too.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-26979515853313321472019-12-03T12:53:26.011-08:002019-12-03T12:53:26.011-08:00Thank you, Belinda. The berries were from a decidu...Thank you, Belinda. The berries were from a deciduous shrub/tree so the branches have lost all of their leaves. Clustered in with evergreen branches, the bareness of the twiggy branches of the berry shrub is unnoticeable in an arrangement. I hope you find something beautiful in your garden today!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-49591774028977987122019-12-03T10:13:47.174-08:002019-12-03T10:13:47.174-08:00Lovely, as usual. I love red berries. Your greens...Lovely, as usual. I love red berries. Your greens reminded me that I no longer have a source for fresh greenery in the winter--last year our spruce tree died and we had to cut it down. I used to cut a few boughs for my fireplace mantel but now I use a fake garland. Enjoy the sights and smells of your bouquet!Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-42424848629528530402019-12-03T05:15:16.398-08:002019-12-03T05:15:16.398-08:00That looks so pretty! Do the berries and greens l...That looks so pretty! Do the berries and greens last long in a vase with water?<br /><br />ShelbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-17630384066213180752019-12-03T04:39:13.387-08:002019-12-03T04:39:13.387-08:00I think winter bouquets are some of prettiest and ...I think winter bouquets are some of prettiest and yours shows that. Nice job.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-81208425934302073822019-12-03T04:18:30.791-08:002019-12-03T04:18:30.791-08:00Such a beautiful bouquet, Lili. I love the bright ...Such a beautiful bouquet, Lili. I love the bright red berries. I'll have to look for some outside today. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.com