 | Hellen Sallee is the manager of In the Garden Floral & Design, with 29 years experience in the floral industry. She has numerous awards & recognition in state & national competitions in creativity & design. Her focus is serving the community with the latest design using the best products in fresh flowers at an economical price. |
Flowers & Plants
2011-10-20 10:03:54
Flowers
Q: What if I just want flowers for no special occasion? I’d like to try and do my own, plus I have several (too many) vases. Can these be used? Also, what if I would like to use flowers from my garden? Thanks in advance!
A: I get these questions often, and many times, people forget that flowers aren’t just for special occasions or events. They can be used as that beautiful centerpiece at the kitchen table, or dried and arranged around the home for an elegant design! For everyday flowers, many mixed bouquets have very little greens or filler flowers arranged with it. You can find extra filler & greens at your local flower shop or just add one rose or lily to make that bouquet special. Want to try and do your own? Great! A florist can show you creative techniques to use to do just that. Also, they often have easy to do workshops that local gardeners and interested individuals enjoy!
Often times, people have a lot of vases and don’t need anymore around the house. This is good! Take your favorite vase in to your local florist, and they will design an arrangement to meet your needs (and price), and if this is for a special someone, they may even deliver if you don’t have the time.
If you like to use flowers from your garden, often times, floral shops can tell you what works best for your arrangement and teach you how to harden off your flowers for longer life. Again, you can buy one or two stems of what is not in bloom and extra greens.
Remember, flower shops should be helpful no matter what your needs and they have an array of services you can’t get elsewhere. Utilize them to their fullest extent and create a relationship with your florist. They will be there for everyday ideas, plus the obvious memorials, birthdays, births, weddings & anniversaries, get wells, holidays and gifts! Next month, we’ll discuss floral supplies, plants & shrubs.
