June 20, 2022
May provides a hint of the summer weather to come, but June is finally our chance to really start enjoying the summer months in the U.P. One June holiday that has been celebrated for centuries is Midsummer. This Midsummer, show your love for everything summer by creating your own flower crown.
Celebrating Midsummer
Midsummer celebrations typically begin on June 23rd, which is referred to as Midsummer’s Eve. This solstice holiday is celebrated by many across northern Europe and Scandinavia. It is a time for feasting, bonfires, and merrymaking to celebrate the summer. Midsummer historically marks the midpoint of the growing season. This event is to celebrate the anticipated harvest since it falls between the planting and harvest times.
Midsummer is known for events that are full of fun, laughter, music, games, and, of course, different elements of nature. Flower crowns are one of the many traditions of this holiday, and they are often worn by individuals of all ages. This Midsummer, create your own beautiful floral crown with ease.
What You Will Need
Flower crowns are easy to make and maintain. They are also a great way to utilize flowers before they are discarded or composted. To create the perfect crown, you’ll just need a few materials. This includes:
How to Make It
Making a flower crown is easy, and it is a fun activity for beginners and people of all ages — you can get the whole family involved with this one! To create your flower crown, just follow these steps:
Once you are done, you can store your beautiful crown in your fridge until you are ready to wear it. This helps keep it fresh. Spray it with water before wearing it to refresh the blooms, and you are set for a fun-filled day of celebrating Midsummer. If you need help finding the perfect flowers for your Midsummer crown, contact us or just stop by!
October 14, 2024
This season is all about dark and moody hues that give a spooky look to floral arrangements. Colors such as purple, maroon, black, or dark blue hues give a different twist to a dark and moody arrangement. You can then add other pops of color, such as different shades of red, oranges, and even yellows.
October 03, 2024
With the coming of the fall season comes a plethora of colors, such as golden yellow, maroon, crimson, bright orange, and russet brown. These colors can be reflected in the changing leaves, pumpkins, gourds, and florals of the season. Even if you are not a florist, you can create beautiful centerpieces to use as decorations for your harvest festival celebrations.
September 12, 2024
Just because the prime summer months are beginning to wind down does not mean that you need to become complacent with the outlook of your home garden. Whether you are simply looking to add some flowers to your home or inject some new color into your already lush summertime garden, there is a wide variety of easy-to-care-for flowers that bloom in the late summer and can thrive as we transition into the autumn months.