It’s approaching the end of Winter and yet Spring has not quite arrived. Gardeners everywhere are growing impatient and eagerly await buds to start opening up! Spring’s first bits of color in the form of crocus, snowdrops and other delicate bulbs are still not ready to show their faces.

And yet, there are ways to pass the time and add blooms to your dinner table even now! If you are lucky enough to have planted hellebore in your yard, they should be well in bloom. They are referred to as the Christmas Rose among many due to their ability to bloom during winter months. Never underestimate the charm of a few twigs, moss and even weeds in addition. Weeds won’t last long in a vase but if you can find some with a bit of color or delicate petals, make good use of them by adding them to your arrangement right before you guests arrive.

The vessel I’ve used is an old candle votive in a beautiful musky lavender. I added floral foam, soaked in water of course. The floral foam allows you to stick your twigs and floral in any direction you’d like! I like to add the statement pieces first and imagine how it would look in the natural world…creating a wild look. Then I take the smaller items and use them to fill in gaps. Arranging your piece slightly off center (cascading to one side or the other) adds visual interest.