Creating a living, herbal wreath is a great way of welcoming spring and a unique way of getting a jump-start on the growing season.
To begin the process, first acquire the needed supplies.
These include a wire wreath form, spagnham moss, an all-purpose soil with a slow-release fertilizer, fishing line, scissors, a pencil, and assorted potted herbs.
To begin this process, place the wire wreath form on a flat surface with the open side of the wreath facing upward. Begin to line the wreath form with spagnham moss making sure to have a layer of it that falls over the edge of the wreath. This layer will later be pulled up and over the soil to form an envelope.
Once the spagnham moss layer has been laid down, place the all-purpose potting soil in the cavity formed by the spagnham moss. After the soil has been placed, fold over the excess spagnham moss all the way around the wreath. Secure the moss and soil to the wreath form with fishing line. This is done by tying off the end of the fishing line to the back of the wreath.
Begin to wrap the fishing line around the wreath by going into the middle and back to the outside of the wreath. Continue to wrap the fishing line around the wreath making sure it is tight. Once you reach where you begin, tie off the fishing line to the back of the wreath form.
Now comes the fun part of this project and that is planting the wreath. To begin this process, simply lay out the plants in a wreath shape making sure to play around with the design. After you are pleased with the design, begin the planting process.
The first step to this process is to remove the plants from their containers as needed. Once an herb is freed from its container, tease the roots and remove as much of the soil as possible. Next, poke a hole through the spagnham moss, using the pencil, into the soil. Make sure that this hole is large enough so that the root mass of the herb can fit into the hole. Place the chosen herb in the hole and push the opening back together. Repeat this process with the remaining herbs.
Once complete, gently place the whole wreath in a bucket of water but do not submerge the wreath. The purpose of this process is to water the plant material. Let the wreath soak for about 20 minutes and then remove. Place the watered wreath on a flat surface to drain.
After the wreath has drained, keep the wreath flat until the herbs have a chance to root. To display the wreath during this time, simply place it on a decorative tray and add additional accessories such as candles or vases to the design.
When the wreath needs to be watered again, simply place in a tub of water and let the wreath soak. Allow the wreath to drip dry and return to the decorative tray.
Once the weather warms, the wreath can be hung outside on a wall or fence. To aid in the watering, simply attach an IV bag to the back of the wreath and fill with water. This bag will create a type of drip irrigation system that can be turned on and off. Refill the bag as needed and only water early in the morning or late in the evening.
Herbs that do well in this type of planting include thyme especially creeping thyme, parsley, sweet marjoram, and sweet woodruff. To add seasonal color and another edible element plant nasturtiums and pansies along with the herbs.
So this year welcome spring into your home with an herbal wreath. Until we blog again, may the sun greet you in the morning and tuck you in bed at night while the aroma of summer tickle your senses with delight.
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