Learning how to preserve flowers in oil makes it possible to have long lasting, beautiful, unique and one-of-a-kind floral artwork all year.
Once again, I have nearly missed the boat with my Styling the Seasons post, as the end of the month is nearly upon us. So although it might be short and sweet, it is definitely beautiful! I have to confess, I hadn't decided what I was going to do this month for Styling the Seaso
Japanese herbarium bottles are easy to create and make a wonderful decor statement in your home. Great for gift giving and collectors.
Article on a new kind of herbarium, created by a Japanese artist.
Learn how to make beautiful dried flower candle jar lanterns. This pressed flower craft project is a sustainable and easy homemade gift idea!
Japanese herbarium bottles are easy to create and make a wonderful decor statement in your home. Great for gift giving and collectors.
Here at The Wedding Of My Dreams we are certainly partial to a rustic wedding. There is something seriously special about a natural, homespun celebration. And w
Digital print of a bouquet of flowers in a glass jar, watercolor style. 350dpi, 4978x4978.
This pressed flower craft is SO PRETTY! Make your own pressed flower lanterns that are beautiful, and really easy to put together! With a bit of mod podge and dried flowers you have a gorgeous candle holder that's super inexpensive to make. Pressed Flower Craft Making this pressed flower craft is so simple, and the results are so pretty! These pressed flower lanterns provide a pop of colour from the dried flowers and a soft glow from the tea light candles inside. If you're looking for a table decoration for a summer wedding or party, these pressed flower lanterns are
These beautiful DIY pressed flower jars capture spring in a jar! These also make lovely and sustainable flower lanterns.
Learn how to make beautiful dried flower candle jar lanterns. This pressed flower craft project is a sustainable and easy homemade gift idea!
This still life photo depicts an antique Ball mason jar (aqua) with bright pink and white dwarf azalea flowers against a light green natural bokeh background. It was taken in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The photo is printed on lustre paper, signed on the back, and sent in a cello sleeve. Mat and frame are not included. This print is available in a variety of sizes. Use the drop-down menu to make your choice. Please contact me if you have any questions! :)
These beautiful DIY pressed flower jars capture spring in a jar! These also make lovely and sustainable flower lanterns.
Planting soil is the foundation for a healthy, beautiful garden. Before you can even dream of your first harvest of cut flowers you want to make sure your soil is prepped and ready for seeds and seedlings. Not all dirt is created equal. But you already knew that! The needs of the plants you intend to grow, as well as the region you are gardening in will determine what kind of soil mixture will be best for nourishing your cut flowers. A good quality planting should contain the following ingredients: Nitrogen to promote leafy, green growth. If nitrogen content is too high, it can delay flowering plants and vegetables. Phosphorous for encouraging strong root systems and helps increase fruiting. Potassium for overall plant strength and flowering. Raised Bed Gardening When my raised beds were first constructed I filled them with an organic horticultural mix that I order in by the yard from our local landscape supply company. It comes premixed with the ingredients listed below and goes by the name, Horticultural Mix. Other companies might call it Premier Soil Mixture. Peat moss – Neutral, nutrient rich peat, excellent for retaining moisture Organic Compost – Neutral, high organic, nutrient rich compost Top Soil – Variable PH naturally occurring loam material, with valuable nutrients Sand – Neutral medium, excellent for creating a soil that will drain excess water and allow air and roots to pass through it *Another option is to mix your own depending on how much ground you are preparing. I recommend testing your soil first to determine how much you'll need of each element. At the end of the season, I top off all of the raised beds with a layer of dried leaves where they are left to compost over the winter months. Come springtime I remove the driest leaves from the top. Using a shovel, I turn in the decomposed leaves to add more rich organic matter to the soil prior to planting my first seeds of the new season. My established borders always get a top dressing of rich compost material such as DE-composed leaves, grass clippings, and some composted top soil straight out of the chicken run. ( make sure it has had a chance to soak into the floor of the chicken run for a few months before adding it to the garden) I generally spread this mixture on top of any area that is cleared and ready for planting new perennials or shrubs. Once the area has been covered dig it into the area about 6- 8 inches deep. Early June border Be aware of your climate, how much rainfall you get and the content of the soil your are working with and make adjustments from there. Pay attention to the growing needs of each plant and beyond that, give your plants lots of love and care and cross your fingers for beautiful blooms. Whether you're planting acres and acres of flowers or farming your garden like me, there's will always be surprises!
Looking for stunning wedding centerpieces? Here are some ideas that will leave a lasting impression on your guests and make your day special
DIY pressed flower jar lanterns are the perfect way to add a romantic ambience to your garden and yard. You can also use tissue paper, Epsom salt, or napkins to create unique jar lanterns. You could use flowers you pressed from your garden to enjoy your garden for years. If you are using flowers you
Learn how to make beautiful dried flower candle jar lanterns. This pressed flower craft project is a sustainable and easy homemade gift idea!
These hanging glass jar lanterns with pressed flowers make gorgeous DIY wedding and party decorations on a budget. Use indoors or outdoors.
Small and simple decorating details can pack a visual punch in a room and help to give a personal touch to your home. Use items from around your home.
These beautiful DIY pressed flower jars capture spring in a jar! These also make lovely and sustainable flower lanterns.
8 modern DIY flower arrangements for spring!
