My mother-in-law calls those dried wreaths you get at Christmas 'Death on the Door'. I have to admit, I've never been a fan of them.
However, I've seen photos of flower wreaths that look so pretty and summery I wanted to put some on the wall in the courtyard outside my kitchen.
Today my florist daughter taught me how to make them. We had such fun just going round the garden collecting leaves and flowers and look what we created!
I'll be interesting to see how long they last - but as the garden is over-run with geraniums and lady's mantle - I could make a fresh one every day.*
I basically used any pretty flower I could find - suddenly even those I had considered weeds had a new beauty.
By the way, with regards to Lady's Mantle, another use for this is as a herbal tea. Just pluck the top flowers and leaves and add hot water (I also add mint or lemon balm). Keep a saucer over the cup whilst it cools to trap the steam and prevent the volatile oils from escaping. It is a uterine tonic and good for menstrual cramps. Tastes like honey!
*four days later - still looking good.
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