After persistent queries to ChatGPT, I finally discovered the name of this lavender droopy bell flower💜: Campanula Collina. This lovely perennial graces my planter box with delicate clusters of blooms from April through January. Narcissus decided to make an unseasonal appearance this month. Materials: Campanula Collina, Narcissus, Japanese Anemone seedpods, …
This arrangement may be appropriate for a centerpiece for a vegetarian Thanksgiving 🦃🥦🥕 It took a while to wash and sort out Magnolia leaves by size and insert them into Kenzan. Materials: Bird of Paradise, Magnolia foliage, Fountain Grass, Cape Rush
Katsuko “Biko” Thielke sensei hosted a beautiful flower show at her home last weekend. Her thirty some students participated, and it was fun to meet many of the exhibitors for the first time. The show’s themes were focused on curved or straight lines, as well as complementary or contrasting colors. …
This is from a wiring technique workshop by Joan “Yusui” Suzuki and Ron “Kodo” Brown, which is organized by the Sogetsu San …
Eucalyptus is a versatile material, especially during dry weather when blooms are scarce. With Halloween just around the corner, this arrangement highlights …
This bamboo structure was made during a Sogetsu class. It’s a signature craft taught by Katsuko Sensei, where we glue washi (Japanese …
These are ‘Psyche Mix’ cosmos that I grew from seeds. I love their soft, ruffled petals. I arranged them simply in an …
Sunflowers are fast-growing annuals that thrive in full sun with regular watering. This arrangement, inspired by a beach vacation, features two ornamental …
Magnolia grandiflora, or Southern Magnolia, is known for its large, white flowers and pleasant lemon scent. These blooms are arranged in a …
First time growing zinnias from seeds! I ordered the seeds from Floret Flower Farm, expecting the double-petal ‘Precious Metals’ variety, but they …
