Flowers From the Garden
When I think of flowers I think of my grandmother. For as long as I can remember she has had a flower garden in the back of her house that she fills with zinnias , black-eyed susan’s, peonies , and hydrangeas, just to name a few. I have sweet memories of helping her plant the seeds and then once they were grown , her handing me a pair of scissors and saying , “Cut some flowers and make a flower arrangement however you want.”
The freedom she gave me to be creative and to explore nature is something I will forever be grateful for. The fact that she told me, without saying the words that there are no rules in making a flower arrangement enabled me to not be afraid of messing up, as well as giving me the confidence to try. With no barriers in front of me as child with the flowers I was able to explore their beauty, their texture, and the ability they had in making someone smile when they were given as gift.
It is because of her and her flower garden that I now grow flowers and plants to use for making arrangements, to sprinkle in the house, or to take to a neighbor or friend. I love the power of flowers . The power they have to make you smile. The power to recall a memory. The power to bring delight. The power to brighten a room. There is something about the simplicity of the flower and yet something very complex that I love. You see them in a garden or a field and you are drawn by their color and shape but then as you move closer and hold them in your hand to study them, you find these beautiful intricate details on their faces and hopefully you walk away amazed.
For this flower arrangement I used what I had which made for a green and white theme, that honestly is one of my favorites. White peonies, lambs ear, lenten roses, and variegated hostas. These are all easy to grow and do not require a lot of attention which let’s be honest can be really nice, especially if you are busy most days.
When planning for your own garden, think not only about the flowers, but plants that you like. They will add visual interest as well as texture to your flowers when you cut them to make an arrangement.