LH 110: Backyard Bouquets with Herbs & Other Edibles

How to make flower arrangements like a pro

Have you ever stepped away from your garden in the summer time, only to discover an edible (like carrots, celery, cilantro or basil) bolted and went to flower before you ate it? Once it flowers it’s on it’s way OUT!

Ugh! 

The guilt!

But fear not…

You can still enjoy something from that plant – the flowers.

In this week’s podcast, I go over all my favorite tips and tricks for homegrown flower arranging.

And you can use these tips for some of those edibles in your garden that have bolted and gone to seed. I’m talking about carrots, celery, fennel, cilantro…anything with a bloom.

You’ll be amazed at the stunning arrangements you can create with very little effort.

You will learn:

• The pro secret to fixing wilted flowers (It’s not what you think)
• Why woody stems sometimes need a hammer
• The recipe for making your own floral preservative
• Tips for best color and shape of your arrangements
• The secret for getting your stems to stand tall
• The step-by-step instructions to the perfect bouquet

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Flower Confidential * – book by Amy Stewart

Slow Flowers – website by Debra Prinzing

Slow Flowers * – book by Debra Prinzing

Slow Flowers with Debra Prinzing – Episode 41

Growing Organic Flowers with Erin Benzakein – Episode 95

Transcript:

Click here for the full transcript for Episode #110

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