Winter Arrangements

Jane Packer, one of the world's foremost floral designers, shared these tips for making beautiful flower arrangements that are perfect for winter.

Narcissi Topiary
Tools and Materials
Narcissi
Cord
Scissors
Glass vase
Gravel

Narcissi Topiary How-To
1. Gather the stems of the narcissi to make a dome shape with the flower heads; tie stems together with cord and trim to the same length.

2. Place stems in glass vase and surround them with gravel, which will keep the flowers from falling over.

Single Bloom
Tools and Materials
One flower bloom
Water
Colored sand

Single Bloom How-To
1. Take a single bloom (such as a green chrysanthemum) and float it in a glass cube filled with water.

2. Add green sand on the bottom of the glass. Use matching colors to bring a theme together

Calla Lilly Arrangement
Tools and Materials
Calla lilies
Glass bowl
White gravel
Water

Calla Lilly Arrangement How-To
1. Leave the calla stems out of water for a short time so that they become very pliable.

2. Insert them into a glass bowl filled with white gravel.

3. Add water.

Special Thanks
Jane Packer