Holiday decorating!

Last week I attended a seminar at one of our area popular Garden Centers with a Florist Dept. (Sargents on 2nd)!  What fun and what great ideas were shared by their skilled staff!  

The demos ranged from holiday themed floral and indoor décor to stunning outdoor planters that will be suitable to enjoy all winter!

I found this newer Amaryllis pretty exciting in the below arrangement!  The exciting part is that that bulb is fairly well encased in a wax substance that acts as its container of potting soil and source of water to grow!  All it needs is a location with adequate light (not direct sun) and it will grow and bloom!  What a great gift for someone who does not have the location or ability to take on the responsibility of plant care any more!  Not to mention how easy to create a beautiful holiday or seasonal arrangement to enjoy!  (And we have just such a friend who has always enjoyed Amaryllis but no longer can handle the watering,  etc. any more!)

Simple to do, this was just added to an artificial candle ring of greens!

Here is what to look  for at your favorite florist or garden center:

We can hardly wait to deliver this holiday treat to our friends this year, so they can continue to enjoy their favorite holiday flowers!