Display fresh cut flowers with a vintage flair. Here are some more examples of my arrangements from Instagram in this second part of Out of the glass vase 1. Served cold in soup tureens Soup tureens are the easiest to transform into country style vases because they are usually low.

2021 was a consolidating year in my garden with many new projects 1. The peony borders More is better  I am beginning my review the same way I did last year: My love for peonies grew much more again this Summer! I started the Spring by enlarging (twice) 2 of

At the invitation of gardening guru Linda Vater, I realized a little mid-June tour on YouTube. In this 7 minutes long video, I present the borders of hostas under the shade of mature maple trees and then talk about the different types of peonies I grow in the sun. I

5 tips that will help extend the dahlia blooming season 1. Deadheading Pruning spent flowers will boost more flowering. Your dahlia should use its energy to produce floral buds instead of seeds How to: Spent flowers have a pointy shape while the coming floral buds are round and somewhat leaning

Did you know you may extend your peony season by choosing early to late bloomers? Peonies are surely the symbols of the late Spring cottage garden. In zones 3-8, peonies are perennials blooming over a period of 6 weeks, starting in April up to mid-July, and even later, depending where

Use chicken wire to build an overflowing cottage style peony arrangement I’ve been asked many times how I construct some arrangements with chicken wire as a flower holder. Chicken wire is durable, recyclable and a great alternative to floral foam which in fact is petroleum derived material and which decomposes

Two favorite, zinnias and cosmos, are easy-to grow annuals to bring colors and joy in your sunny garden and arrangements Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par Céline| Country Home & Blooms (@countryhomeandblooms) 1. A to Z with zinnias Zinnias are the perfect flowers for resilience and bright

7 unusual containers for country style flower arrangements

2020 was a buzzy year in my garden with many new projects 1. The peony borders My love for peonies grew a lot more this Summer! In the Fall of 2019 I designed a new, larger peony/mixed border to complement the border dating from 2018. In early Summer, I finished

Tired of losing the plant names in your borders or drawers? Build your own customized visual plant catalog with Pinterest. Plant names may not be as important for the lay-gardener in you. But visitors in your garden may ask you “What’s that plant?” It happens to me all the time

Visit a lovely Winter peony garden in Tokyo, Japan Located in Central Tokyo, the Ueno Park is a very large public park including the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum for Western Art, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the National Science Museum. It is also home to the Ueno

What is it all about? Seven ways to transition your decor from the Christmas extravaganza to a Winter vibe. 1- Go simpler While removing the Holiday decor, it may be good to simplify the spaces. Fewer accessories, a cleaner, more organized plate to start the year. Voir cette publication sur

‘Tis the season … as natural as possible Nine ways to add natural touches to seasonal home decor for Christmas. 1- Go green in arrangements If you have access to evergreens and conifers, clip a few branches to display in a pretty bowl. A kenzan at the bottom may help

6 simple and low-budget ways to add Fall touches to your home. It’s all about colors and coziness Nothing says more Fall than warm and earth-tone colors. A throw or a large plaid scarf strategically displayed will evoke right away that cooler nights and mornings are asking for knits and

Interested in having hydrangeas year-round to embellish your home? Follow these 5 simple steps for better vase life: Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par Céline | Country Home & Blooms (@celinephenix) le 15 Sept. 2019 à 5 :29 PDT Follow these 7 simple steps for drying: Voir