Arrange Flowers Like a Pro

After experiencing a long, harsh winter and watching Mother Nature create devastating havoc across the globe, it is easy to forget that water combined with earth can also produce delicate and beautiful results. I took a look in my backyard this past weekend and actually was shocked to see a colorful patch of tiny crocuses in full bloom. I almost thought they would not return this year!

Getting outside to survey our surroundings may bring some unpleasant surprises ... bushes that didn't survive, tree branches littering our yards and home exteriors that need repair. Before rolling up your sleeves to tackle the exterior clean-up, why not take a moment and virtually smell the roses?

The Village Garden Club of Lynnfield hosted Salvy the Florist this past Monday night at the Old Meeting House. Salvy "Rocco" Migliaccio (a third generation florist) shared floral arranging tips along with amusing anecdotes from the family business while lead floral designer, Dave – who has been creating designs for Salvy's for over 10 years – whipped up half-a-dozen arrangements all bursting with the colors of spring to come. Click on each photo to the right to read some of the tips-of-the-trade that we learned from both Salvy and Dave.

See for yourself ...

If you need floral arrangements for a special event or a special someone, call 781-595-2700 or visit Salvy the Florist online to place your order. If you stop by  793 Western Avenue in Lynn you just might spot Micki Trigilio, coordinator for this year's Village Garden Club program, putting together arrangements as she recently started working there a few days a week.

Mark your calendar ...

Next month the Village Garden Club will be presenting Art in Bloom at the along with the Lynnfield Art Guild. This highly anticipated event will showcase works of art by Lynnfield artists interpretted with floral arrangements created by the garden club members. Viewing is free and open to the public for the week long event.

Meet the artists and the arrangers on opening night, Monday, April 11th at 7:30pm. Refreshments will be served and the library will be remain open until 9pm.

Field trip ...

In the meantime, the Boston Flower & Garden Show is now taking place at the Seaport World Trade Center until Sunday, March 20th. It is always spectacular and well worth the visit as a way to get inspired for the warm weather and months of gardening ahead!