Request for Feedback - Floral Supplies 

I am seriously thinking of offering floral supplies to all my readers. I would like to know what type of supplies you would like to see. Anything from wet foam to vase containers. If you think this is something you would consider buying drop me a note. I will try to make the items available to you at a discount price. These items would be tax free in all states, except Tennessee. Method of shipment would be UPS, Fed Ex or the post office, whatever would be the least expensive to keep the items affordable for you.

So, please let me know if this is truly something you would like to see. You can send an email to judith.babb@gmail.com with your feedback.

Regards,

Judy

Arranging for Height on your Dinner Table

This month try something totally different - aim for height in your dinner table arrangement.

A tall arrangement, if slender enough, can be the centre-piece of your table and remain in situ while you are eating. Your guests should be able to see each other across the table to allow conversation to take place - your flower arrangement should not take up more than the absolute minimum width, (3", 10cm) and should certainly be no higher in the middle than the average shoulder height of your guests when they are seated.

A centre piece is viewed from all sides, and so it is necessary to create an arrangement which looks attractive all the way round, as well as a flower/foliage base which will enhance, feature and support the slender height of your longest insertions.

Formal dinner arrangements look best when they are properly supported by wet foam. If the container being used is not deep enough to support a stem of 18-20" (50cm) in height, wrap the oasis in chicken wire before inserting it into the container. The base needs to be firmly held. While there is not a lot of weight in the taller stems, sufficient depth is required to support them vertically. A minimum of 2" (7cm) is recommended.

Select a couple of very long and beautiful (but extremely slender) stems. A single long gladiolus with another at around 15cm less in length is perfect in this role. Two or three grasses, willow sticks or similar are needed. These can be inserted to visually support the tall stem. If the grasses curl, or have any form of fullness, this needs to happen above the eye-height of the table guest, so as not to interfere with his view. The tall stem functions as the beacon - it is seen when the guests arrive and when they depart, and is above their heads, out of view while they are seated and enjoying their meal.

Make this Anytime Arrangement for any occasion.

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