Finding the end
Now it's important to come to an end, to complete the process. People have told me in my workshops and on other occasions that this isn't always easy.
Personally, I rely on my intuition and encourage others to do the same. There's a clear point at which I feel the bouquet is finished. The golden rule is: A bouquet doesn't have to be perfect, just that it pleases the eye. Your gut often decides this better than your head.
Tying the bouquet
Next comes the tying. I place a ribbon of natural raffia where the hand held the bouquet and wrap it tightly around the bouquet twice. Then I secure it with a double knot.
I usually wrap the rest of the raffia around the bouquet as well, as I like the thicker binding. I make sure to pull the raffia taut and secure it again with a double knot.
The excess is trimmed close to the knot with scissors. For me, it's a given to tie my bouquets exclusively with natural materials. Firstly, I find natural raffia, linen, or cotton ribbons very aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, it's simply practical to be able to dispose of the spent bouquet, including the natural raffia, in the compost instead of having to pry the withered or even rotten stems out of the plastic ribbon.
Shorten the stems
In the next step, I cut the stems at the same height. I also check that there are really no leaves left under the bast.
Recommendation
After cutting, the finished bouquet is placed in a vase of fresh water. The flowers should remain in a cool, shady place. I recommend cutting the flowers once a day, ideally daily, and placing them in a clean vase of fresh water.
This summer bouquet can be placed on the living room table to liven up your home or decorate a festive summer table. Now it's time to enjoy our natural summer bouquet with your own slowflowers!
Flowers as a gift
A hand-tied bouquet also makes the ideal birthday present. If it's being given as a gift or has a long journey ahead of it, the bouquet should be wrapped.
One thing is guaranteed: a hand-tied bouquet of flowers from your own garden will delight both the recipient and the giver!
