WEDDING WREATH

What would a Wedding be without the "Circle of Life". This is a special order wreath that will grace the front of a antique wooden door at the cite of the wedding celebration.

I used a variety of beautiful shades of white,creams,and greens in this but they can be made to order in any color of your choosing. These wreaths are wonderful for your celebration and later use them as home decor or if you choose to give as a special gift to someone who you would like to honor.
This can be hung outside out of direct sun and rain...just sooooooo many uses for this. The ribbon can be removed later if you prefer.

If you are interested in a custom wreath made to order just for you just leave me a comment with contact info or you can email me at botanicocompany@gmail.com

Thank you and happy days!

CHERRY BLOSSOMS ARE COMING

Even though my cherry blossoms are not as famous as some on the east coast, they in every way are just as beautiful. I know mine came from the local garden center and not Japan,I know when they are in full bloom there is a good chance of them getting "a bite" of frost, I know millions will not see them to enjoy, and I know they,like the famous ones last only a couple weeks.

So as soon as the time is right I go out and snitch some of last years "suckers" (do not prune your cherry tree until after they bloom)to bring inside and force them to bloom.

The process is so easy...all you need to do is smash the end of the branch with a hammer like in the picture. Thats it! Because they are a woody stem a clean cut does not allow them to absorb water...that is why they need to be smashed, or if you don't have a hammer you can make cuts about 1 inch up the stem.



When you have all you want simply put them in a pretty vase with slightly warm water along with a drop of bleach, not much just a drop to keep the water from stinking...you will need to change the water daily simply because of that. But believe me it is worth the effort! Now just wait... and......wait....and ....wait :)
But in the mean time enjoy the fresh look in your room.

This can be done with other spring blooming bushes and trees too.



Pretty isn't it...even without the blooms!
Have a great day and enjoy the beauty of spring! It's God's gift to us after the long winter.

PAPER ROSES WREATH

{I really should call this "WONDERFUL MEMORIES WREATH"! I can remember sitting at the kitchen table with sticky fingers trying to roll and gather my flowers as perfect as grandma's ...it never happened but she didn't care and she used my creations anyway. She never made a wreath but made stem flowers to freshen up the tired bouquet on her dining room table.

One thing that is different is the fact that crepe paper is about half the size it was in the early 1960's....and we used good ole Elmer's glue, no such thing as a hot glue gun.

I should have counted the number of roses I made for this, but I can tell you I never thought I was going to get all the way around the 10" wreath base!

It is so elegant and dainty,making it perfect for wedding decor, babies room, or a springy gift for someone special (Mother's day is coming)...it is paper so I would be careful if you hang it outside...and please keep it away from flames!

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