International Nurses Day...continue the love

by Reba Berge, Tastemaker in Residence

1. Gather your supplies —1 vase, cutting shears or knife, flower food, 2 Roses, 2 Tulips, 1 LA Lily, 1 Mini Carnation, 1 Waxflower, 2 Chrysanthemums, 2 Carnations, 2 Salal Tips, 1 Stock

2. Hydrate all of your flowers —Fill a bucket with room temperature water and flower food. Trim at least 1/2” off each stem at an angle. Allow the flowers to fully hydrate before working with them. (Approximately 1-2 hours).

3. Arrange your bouquet —Fill the vase with room temperature water and flower food. Begin your design with the two salal tips. Insert each stem to fill out the vase. 

4. Deliver and brighten someone’s day. It’s amazing what joy flowers bring!!