Bernadette Faulkner from Lambuth University joins host Renai Ellison to demonstrate how to create the feel of an English garden, using just a willow basket, some appropriate plants and a little creativity.
Materials:
floral foam
willow basket (or other type of choice)
sheet-floral foil liner
flowers and plants of different heights and textures (perhaps orchids, ivy and ferns; choose plants that are appealing and consistent with the look that has been chosen)
Spanish moss
dragonfly or other decorative critter
ribbon for a complementary bow
Steps:
- Put floral foam in bottom of basket for added height if needed.
- Put waterproof foil liner (available at craft stores) over the foam to conceal it and keep the basket from leaking (figure A).
- Put taller plants in basket first, perhaps in the back (figure B).
- Put other tall plants in the opposite corner.
- Fill in with smaller plants and ivy.
- Finish off with Spanish moss, but don't cover all the soil (figure C).
- Place a dragonfly or other critter decoration on the basket.
- Add a complementary ribbon to the handle of the basket, tying it tightly to make it really stand up.
Guests Bernadette Faulkner
Owner, Bernadette's Secret Garden
180 West University Parkway
Suite A/B
Jackson, TN 38305
Phone: 901-661-0929
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