Grass Bouquet

Beginner - More than 2 days - Complete

Keywords :

Let's surprise our guests - Fresh flowers - Vegetable and flower arrangement

Give your décor a countryside vibe with these grass-based floral arrangements.

These earthy delights work great as a centerpiece or for every-day dressing up. Whatever their use, make sure to start their preparation a few weeks in advance: this green grass needs time to grow!

Growing period is about 3 weeks.

Supplies

Tools

Scissors
Pencil

Materials

Bag of dirt (20 kg)
Seed packet of fast-growing grass, like rye or fescue (available at garden stores)

Containers

Small clay pots (at garden stores)
Mug
Empty juice carton

Optional: Flowers, leaves or other decorative ornaments (wire butterflies, birds, etc.)

Directions

Fill containers with dirt and grass seed.

After 3 weeks, the grass should be tall enough to use as-is or to cut down with scissors.

Add flowers or leaves, as many or as few as you like:
- Make holes in dirt with a pencil or knitting needle.
- Plant flower stems.
- Water your arrangement. Allow a few days for flowers to take hold.

Tips

If you don't have time to grow your own grass:
- Cat grass is a good substitute and can be purchased from your florist or at garden stores.
- Sprout lentils, mung beans or other legumes.