This is helpful!!! I found a milk crate of these cleaning out my MIL's basement! Planning a small backyard wedding next summer and I want to use these instead of floral foam. I practiced with them a little bit using flowers from the garden and it was so fun and easy! I think these really add some oomph to an arrangement, rather than just plopping them in a vase.

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Wee question Julie, firstly may I say your arrangements are beautifully created. When thinking about the floristry rule of smallest flowers to the outside and larger flowers to your focal area, how does this compare to each other when doing all types of arrangements? In other words does it not apply for doing all designs? Thanks

Thanks for sharing such a helpful (and relaxing) tutorial on using flower frogs! Your flowers and arrangements are beautiful and inspiring. Hugs from Canada! 😊❤

Newly subscribed so hi from Ireland 😊 Carnations are my favourite flower. Their scent is always so lovely. The second arrangement is my favourite but they're all fantastic.

Ty for sharing, i loved this😊

I used to dislike spray carnations but now I appreciate their longevity . Your video really shows their versatility 😊

Spray Carnations - do you love 'em or loathe 'em?

Just found you, what a pretty arrangement, I would be delighted to find something like that on my bedside table. Lovely clear instructions so I’ve subscribed.

Did you watch the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? What did you think?

So tell me Julie is ragwort also known as Achillea, commonly known as Yarrow? Thanks very much. A very informative video..

brilliant - thank you =) really enjoying your videos.

Ragwort. Love it or loathe it?

Do you have any tips for arranging sunflowers? 🌻

❤❤ love walking with you

I love your lavender. I would really love to know how to care for it and which one is the mostly scented one to purchase? Is that the yarrow in your Garden too? Bindweed, spray it with a wee killer that sprays through the leaf, but it still comes so when you find out let us know too. loving your Rudbeckia flowers, so pretty. Sadly we don't have many flowers in our garden at the moment, apart from the roses.

I always tell friends we hold the National Collection of bindweed - but perhaps you do?

This is beautiful Julie xx

Is Yarrow a weed or known as a weed 🤔 or not ? I only see it over here on the road sides.

Have you got Yarrow in your garden?

Do you think you'll be using moss as your mechanics in your next flower arrangement?

Do you think you'll be making your own chicken wire?

How are you getting on with your foam free flower arranging?

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All varieties of hosta

Dwarf hydrangea

Hi Julie! From what you've described (your location and size) and sun exposure, I'd suggest 1-2 drarf hydrangea bushes. Once established, you'll quickly get loads of reliable blooms with minimal maintenance. Make sure to plant the right variety. Niko Blue is a lovely color but depending on your soil aciidity, may turn pink or purple. Painted ferns would also grow well into light as will all varieties of hosts. To get zinnias and other sun-loving a. Unless plants you will have to remove over hanging tree branches. Your local li rare has loads of gardening books to browse at no cost. Good luck and I'm happy to k ow that you are ot giving up on your dream. One thing, grass and gardens will compete vigorously for space, so be aware grass typically wins! Kate Happily gardening in CT USA

Are you dead heading your roses too? 🌹

Love the added decoration ! Those scissors do give the cloth a pretty cut. Will have to try it out.

What exhibit inspired you to get more creative with 5 flowers?

Too many! 😂

Lovely Julie, think it’s wonderful to be foam free.

Is a Hanataba for you? 💐

Love your green vase. My fatsia plant died on me. Yours looks very healthy.

Love your jug.

Are you battling bindweed too? And will my Nigella catch up?

Lovely. I wonder what the members would think if I used a few wee jars like yours and added in a few flowers just for something different?

I actually made something similar today for our church flowers and put in a vase as church only likes to spend so much on church flowers. So I went outside into the garden and picked a few flowers from the grounds and made a hand tied bouquet for the vase and added in 1 bunch of shop bought flowers to make it look fuller in the large glass vase. no photos as in church now.

I'd love to hear what's on your charity shop shopping list

What florist awards have you won Julie as a florist. Are there any Chelsea metals you have won? That's a great wee video. You explained every thing very well and nice and slow. Thanks ❤️

Lovely and colourful. Most inspiring.

Thanks Julie we would be lost without you!