Here is a simple step by step process you might want to follow as you create your own flower arrangements.  The components are commonly found in many garden, so you should be able to make a nice flower bouquet yourself.  If you want to give the bouquet as a gift, I will show you how to use a large glass jar that would’ve been headed to the recycle bin.

Step 1:  I start with the show-stopper flower usually.  In this case the very first peony and very first iris from my garden.

Step 2:  I add accent flowers – either contrasting or within the same color family.  Its up to you and what you have in your garden.  If you have enough, make both kind of arrangements!

Step 3:  Add an interesting accent with height

Step 4:  Add framing greenery, the background that will make the flowers pop – hosta leaves, coral bell leaves, ferns.

Step 5: Cover glass jar with tissue paper and tie it with a ribbon to compliment the arrangement.

Step 6:  Enjoy for yourself or give to a friend

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