Great Garlands

This garland is a wonderful decoration for any time of year. See the instructions below to find out how to create a strand.

Floral expert Dale Rohman shows how to create beautiful garlands with ease.

Garland Centerpiece

Materials:

paddle wire
foliage (ivy, lemon leaves, etc.)
colorful flowers
floral tubes
decorative ribbon and other items

Steps:

Figure A

To attach the foliage in bunches, form a length of paddle wire into an "L" shape (figure A).

Lay the "L" shape parallel to the foliage stems, then wrap the wire around the stems. The long part of the "L" should be wrapped alongside the stems.

Figure B

Add another bunch of foliage to the stems of the first bunch and attach in the same manner. Soon you will see a progression of foliage (figure B).

Cut the stem of each flower short and insert them into a floral tube (found at most florist shops).

Insert the flower and tube directly into the foliage. Continue in this manner until the entire garland is the length of the table you are featuring.

Embellish with ribbon or other themed items, such as baby toys for a baby shower.

Resources
OUT OF PRINT (from Beyond Concepts Inc.)--"A Time for Flowers," by Dale L. Rohman
by Dale L. Rohman
This title is no longer being printed. However, online booksellers can search used bookstores for the selection.


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Tricks of the Trade
by Dale Rohman
This booklet may be ordered through Dale Rohman's website, www.americasflowerman.com

Beyond Concepts Inc.
7212 Kingsbury Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
Phone: 314-725-2522
Website: www.americasflowerman.com
Guests
Dale Rohman
Entertainment and Floral Expert
Website: www.americasflowerman.com
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