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An Autumn Ring
kindly produced by David Martin, Denman Tutor
This festive wreath uses garden material plus one bunch of roses, or other flowers purchased from a supermarket
Materials required
Oasis wreath, any size
Mixed Foliage/Berries
Crab apples
Roses (or other flowers) from a supermarket/florist/your garden
Cocktail sticks
Moss
1. Assemble the materials and equipment. It is best to use flowers and foliage as soon after collecting as possible or place in a bucket of cold water and leave in a cool place until required.
2. Cover the table with a plastic sheet
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3. Soak the oasis wreath, upside down in the water for a minute or 2. DO NOT push the oasis under the water
4. Place one type of foliage at a time around the ring, roughly evenly
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5. As you build up the arrangement try to leave a little space for flower stems
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6. Place flower stems between the foliage
7. Now add some berries, (hypericum) and then skewer crab apples on to cocktail sticks and push into the oasis
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8. Any remaining oasis that is visible can be covered with a little moss or more foliage
Below -Close up to show moss
9. The finished result can be used as a centre piece or hung outside. It should provide enjoyment for about 4 weeks. Periodic watering will help to prolong the life of the flowers and foliage
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