aloes

As a Crown Garden Club member, it was my turn to do the library flowers for our public library.  My philosophy about floral design is that I try not to buy any arranging materials; instead, if possible, I try to harvest everything from my garden.  As usual, succulents rule the day, mainly because I have so many of them growing around the yard.  I love designing with succulents, but I do get counted against in the flower show because I’m not using “traditional” materials.  To that rule, I say poo-poo.

Here’s my finished product for today’s design. I wouldn’t say it’s my best design, but I’m happy.  Really, how can you go wrong with succulents! I used aeoniums, aloes, and a couple of echeverrias for accent, arranged in an old trophy I bought at a garage sale.   When I bring the arrangement home, it will go on display in the house for another month or two, then I’ll replant the pieces out in the yard.

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