Spring is officially in the air in northern Minnesota! Daily nature walks through the park, with the rushing river, birds fluttering everywhere and pussy willows filling the trees are wonderful reminders of this. This is definitely the time of the year where I get the itch to plant/grow something. Unfortunately, we are still a good six weeks away from being able to plant anything in the ground successfully in this cooler climate. With Easter just around the corner, it seems like the perfect time to create a living planter for my dining room centerpiece this year.
It was very enjoyable this week to drive to my local Cub Foods store and purchase some new baby plants. Picking out plants with a variety of heights, fragrances and textures was the goal. It was fun assembling this fun and fragrant box just in time for Holy week.
I love this spring inspired floral box for various reasons. First and foremost, my eldest son crafted the box for me. When he was in carpentry school it was the first project he made, which I immediately saw as an opportunity for seasonal decorating. It is extra special now, since he lives several states away. Next, is the versatility of the box. It is fun to fill it with seasonal selections. During this spring season, both faux and real blooms have made their appearance in this glammed up tool box.
As pretty as faux flowers can be, there is nothing like the smell, texture and appearance of real plants. Bringing in live plants and flowers not only improves the air quality but brings a smile to my face everytime I gaze at it. Little things truly make me happy.
Purchasing long term potted plants are an investment. As long as they are properly cared for they will last a long time. The beauty they provide keeps on giving for many years to come.
Interested in these beautiful plants? Take a look:
Items Needed:
- Box- Handmade, thrifted, store bought will work as long as small potted plants can fit inside it.
- Wood chunks- these are useful if the plants are of varying heights and pot depths.
- Plants- In this project I used: ivy, pom pom ferns, kalanchoe, pathos, and hyacinth.
- Additional add ons- real birds nest, collected pussy willow stems and a wooden cross.
- Paper towels and natural moss- paper towels tucked in to fill in the gaps between pots and moss to place on top to create a natural appearance.
7 Simple Steps to Assemble a Spring Floral Box
- Gather all the necessary materials.
- Place each plant, along with its water-collecting tray, into the box.
- Use a couple of wood chunks to level and stabilize the containers as needed.
- Fill in the gaps with crumpled paper towels to keep everything snug.
- Tuck natural moss on top to hide the pots and enhance the natural look of the arrangement.
- Water the pots as needed to maintain the arrangement
- When ready to switch to a summer look:
- Remove the plants from the box.
- Repot them.
- Use them in other stylings around the house and outdoors.
