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Nearly 10 years ago when I first began experimenting
with dried flower arranging, I was mainly using strawflowers,
statice and other common dried botanicals. Over the years, and
after constant experimentation and trial and error, my focus has
shifted to designing more with grasses, grains, exotics, and other
botanicals not ordinarily seen in dried arrangements. I love the
natural woodsy feel these materials give. Since I have access
to countless varieties of seed and plants, I grow many of my own
materials in raised beds in my garden. I have developed my own
growing and harvesting techniques to enhance color, usability,
and longevity. These include use of special soil mixes and enhancers
and range from simple air drying, dehydration, and freeze drying,
to drying with sand and other dessicants. Many of the botanicals
that cannot be grown in this area I purchase fresh, and then use
my own drying techniques to make them usable. In designing my
arrangements, my tools include everything from tiny surgical instruments
to dremel tools, drills, pliers, crimpers, shears, and a myriad
of other hand and florist tools. I use many techniques, I let
the color and texture of materials dictate the final outcome of
the piece. In this way, each piece is unique and individual.
I continue to experiment and learn, and I constantly find new
ways to preserve and display nature within the homes of my clients.
That is why my passion for plants and nature remains undiminished.
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Gina's Bee Lick Botanicals and Greenhouse
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (April & May) other hours by
appointment.
Directions:
to Gina's Bee Lick Botanicals and Greenhouse
from I-75 take exit 62, take Hwy 461 2.9 miles to intersection
of Hwy 461 and Hwy 150, turn right onto Hwy 150 toward Stanford
and travel 3.1 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 70 and travel 8.2 miles.
Turn right onto Hwy 39 toward Crab Orchard and travel 2.2 miles
to Hwy 328. Turn left onto Hwy 328 and go 2.7 miles to Gina's
Greenhouse.
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