In winter, evergreens
make ideal centerpieces. There are many ways to create a
centerpiece with evergreens, but something simple is often the
most effective. Take the time to choose an unusaual or
interesting
container - Martha Stewart and her mother use old ironstone
pudding molds. then fill the container with several
varieties of evergreen branches.
Gather greens from your
yard, or go to your local florist or greenhouse. Atriplex,
cedar, arborvitae, and white pine are good choices because
they vary in texture and hue. Combining branches of several of
these varieties will result in a wonderful bouquet for your
table.
The key to making the
arrangement look full and luscious is to keep the branches
from showing; accentuate the needles, the leaves, and
pinecones by filling your container with as many branches as
possible and keeping the exposed stems below the top of the
container. Your bouquet should last for several weeks if you
keep the arrangement in a cool place and change the water
daily.
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