Spring is springing!

The very best time of the year

It is nearly April, we are so excited for the spring weeks ahead! For us florists, it doesn’t get much better than springtime and spring flowers! Maybe it is working in the cold all winter so the sun returning feels even more magic, or its the sight of anenomes and clooney ranunculus; March is a super special time of year.

The buds are budding, daffs are blooming and the future green leaves of the bluebells are emerging!! This is the perfect time of year to bring spring bulbs into the home and enjoy watching them come to life. We really recommend white scilla and muscari for a super delicate look. These potted up into simple terracotta pots are a super stylish statement that looks wonderful on any windowsill.

Our favourite flowers in the shop at the moment are:

Hyacinth City Of Bradford

Mimosa

Mentha Fresh Start

Coral Reef Roses

Sweet Breeze Tulips

Muscari White Spear

Snakes-Head Fritillaria

With Easter round the corner, now is the perfect time to get crafty! Here is our step- by-step guide to creating your own Spring Living Wreath:

EASTER LIVING WREATH
Materials Needed:

• 12-inch wire wreath frame

• Sphagnum moss

• Reel wire (floral wire or jute twine)

• Pussy willow branches

• Eucalyptus sprigs

• Flowering bulbs (such as crocus, hyacinth, or daffodil)

• Statice, eryngium, waxflower

• Ribbon (for finishing the wreath with a bow)

• Scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Your Living Moss Wreath:

Step 1: Prepare the Moss Base

1. Wrap Moss onto the Wreath Frame:

   • Begin by taking your 12-inch wire wreath frame and tying on your reel wire with a double knot.

   • Starting from one end, wrap the moss around the wire frame. Use reel wire to secure the moss every few inches, ensuring that it stays snug and evenly distributed around the frame.

   • Continue wrapping the moss completely around the wire wreath, making sure the wire frame is entirely covered with a nice, thick layer of moss.

Step 2: Create Space for Bulbs

1. Mark and Create Small Holes:

   • Gently squeeze the moss at various points on the wreath to create small holes or pockets where the flowering bulbs will go.

   • These holes should be spaced out so that each bulb has room to grow and spread.

2. Place the Bulbs:

   • Once the holes are ready, poke the bulbs into the holes you've created. Make sure the pointed side of the bulb is facing up and the roots (if visible) are facing down. Gently tie the reel wire around the roots of the bulbs to ensure it is securely held onto the wreath.

Step 3: Add Eucalyptus and Pussy Willow

1. Prepare Your Foliage:

   • Take your eucalyptus sprigs and pussy willow branches. Trim them to the desired length, leaving a bit of stem to tuck into the moss.

   • For a more organic look, you can leave some of the branches longer and others shorter, creating varying heights and textures.

2. Insert the Foliage and Flowers

   • Start adding the eucalyptus into the wreath. Tuck the stems into the moss base around the wreath.

   • Pussy willow branches can be placed in between the eucalyptus or in sections to create contrast. Their slender texture and unique appearance add a lovely focal point to the wreath

   • Add in your statice, eryngium, waxflower and cherry blossom stems into your wreath, ensuring they are all going in the same direction.

Step 4: Finish with a Decorative Bow

1. Make a Bow:

   • Cut a length of ribbon that suits the size of your wreath (about 18-24 inches long, depending on how large you want the bow).

   • Make a simple bow by creating two loops and tying them together, leaving extra ribbon to drape down.

2. Attach the Bow:

   • Secure the bow to the top or bottom of the wreath using floral wire.

   • Ensure that the bow is positioned where it complements the wreath’s design. It should draw attention without overwhelming the natural elements of the wreath.

Step 5: Water and Care

1. Watering:

   • Once your wreath is fully assembled, gently water the wreath by spraying it lightly with a watering can or spray bottle. Be careful not to over-saturate the moss.

   • Keep the wreath in a location with indirect sunlight, as this will help the bulbs grow and the moss stay fresh.

   • Check the wreath occasionally to ensure it is moist enough for the plants to thrive, especially during the bulb's growing phase.

Step 6: Hang and Enjoy

1. Hang Your Living Wreath:

   • Hang your wreath in a location where it will receive indirect sunlight and not too much direct exposure to heat or wind.

   • Display your wreath on your door.

Maintenance Tips:

• Water regularly to keep the moss and bulbs hydrated.

• Check the bulbs as they begin to grow to ensure they have enough space for root development.

To add in an Easter touch, try adding quails eggs into your design, these are available at craft shops and online!

Hope you have a fab week and thank you for reading!

Lauren

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