We’ve been harvesting armload after armload of the most beautiful flowers for weeks now and even though I know I should be totally thrilled, I’ve had this nagging feeling deep down like something is missing. I was stewing on it all day today and it finally dawned on me. I haven’t made a bouquet for “no good reason” yet this year. What gives!?
I didn’t realize until now just how much I’ve been missing the structure that The Seasonal Bouquet Project provided. A bouquet, every week, made from locally sourced material posted right here on the blog.
I know that life is more full than ever but I’m craving some kind of creative outlet, one that’s easy to stick to but stretches me artistically. How about you? Want to join me this flower season by making a weekly bouquet from local goodies? I’d LOVE to see what you’re creating and harvesting in your corner of the world.
I’ll put a way for you to link to your creation and then we can all see what’s happening flower wise around the world. What do you say, are you game?
Check back here on Thursday for the first round of beauty and your chance to play along!
Barbara Wade on
Hi Erin
I live in the “deep south” and am wondering, how would you like to have a cutting of an “heirloom rose”. It’s over 100 years old and still blooming! My mother-in-law put it here when she was a new bride, back about 1900. It has never been moved. The blooms are rosy pink, and smell DEVINE!!!! Not like the roses of today. The bloom is not a “showy” bloom, more like a cabbage rose, measuring about 4 inches across . I’ve given cuttings to friends, but no one has had any luck getting it to live. When I saw the article about you and your flowers, I just had to drop you a line. One, can I send it across state lines and two. How would I package it so that it would arrive in good condition for planting. If anyone can get it to root, I’m sure you can.. Please let me know if you would like some cuttings. My mailing address is : Barbara Wade, 1420 County Line Rd. , Hawkinsville, GA. 31036. Phone is 478-892-3137. Feel free to call or drop me a line. I would love to know this rose will live on for many years. Wishing you well, Barbara Wade.