A Fresh Lavender Wreath

 Hi friends,

This week went so fast!

My garden is in full bloom and I really needed

to trim my Lavender to keep it in shape.

Every time I planned to trim the plants,

 the bees had

their own idea. 

I'm going to have to wait until

sundown  when the bees go home!

Ok, I was able to cut my lavender.

I cut it in the dark!

Here's my cuttings before I trimmed them- what a mess.

I always save the rings from my broken

tomato cages.

They make a great base for a wreath!

I used a small gauge floral wire and one ring.

I cut the stems to about 4''.

I pinched together about 5 or 6 stems

and attached to the ring using wire.

Then add another small cluster on top of the previous stems.

Continue all the way around the ring.

 

Trim the stems. and tuck behind the starting point.

Wrap wire and finish off with a loop if you like.

This is the back side-

Oh it smells so good!

I will sleep good tonight :)

The wreath will look and smell wonderful

for a while.

I think this would be a nice gift for a Mom or a friend on Mother's Day.

xo Lisa S