Christmas flowers

Christmas is a great time to use flowers in floral dispalys, table centres and candle arrangements.

Using floral arrangements instead of or as well as the Christmas tree will add that touch of individuality and does not have to be expensive.

A simple handful of flowers can be transformed into a stunning arrangement by using plenty of different textured greenery which many will have available in their gardens.

One of Chrissies' wonderful designs

Even pieces of old Christmas decoration and ribbon can be very effective for dressing up a plant pot or display.

If you need some inspiration for your designs, we recommend a visit to this rather special website by Chrissi Harten.

There are many pictures of classical and modern flower arrangements with full details of the plant materials and techniques used.

For those who enjoy flower arranging or want to learn to do their own arrangements, the Floral Design Magazine provides a wealth of ideas, tips and information.

Floral Designs with Chrissie Harten

This website by Chrissie Harten is dedicated to all those who love gardens and gardening, water gardens, and anyone interested in flower arranging and floral art. 

Her arrangement photo gallery showcases pictures of flower arrangements of all styles, from traditional English to contemporary designs, with details of the mechanics and plant material used for each one.

There is an extremely useful section with hints and tips for flower arrangers, as well as details of how to condition and care for your flowers and foliage. [Read more]