Emma then showed us how to build up layers of foliage, flowers and plants to create the appearance we wanted. We started with eucalyptus. Emma explained how to position it in the oasis, moving round the wreath form so that you get a nice rounded shape. (You don’t want any of the foliage sticking straight out.)

We then cut pieces of fir boughs to add to our wreaths, followed by some berried foliage. Once the shape of the wreaths was established, we were allowed to choose between roses and orchids or dried pinecones and oranges for our wreaths, depending on the look we wanted.

We finished off our wreaths by wiring sliced dried limes and oranges, pinecones, dried seed heads and little mushrooms, filling in any remaining gaps with these ‘garnishes’. All the wreaths turned out beautifully - here are just two made by other participants in the workshop.

I was amazed at how easy the correct instruction made it to produce such  beautiful wreaths. It was a really lovely morning as well, with lots of coffee, good conversation and even some lovely mulled wine.


As I already had a wreath on our front door (made by the lovely ladies at Green Parlour of course!) I decided to remove the hook from the wreath I made and turn it into a table centre. By simply adding a candle, it became a wonderful accent on our dining room table.

Green Parlour run flower schools throughout the year. You can find out more by clicking here.

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