Winter forest edge

For this winter arrangement with natural materials, a number of bottles were covered with pieces of mossy bark and then glued to a tree disk with waterproof sealant. Grasses and seed pods were placed inside the bottles. To maintain the wavy lines of the tree disk, pieces of Oasis wreaths were attached to these with sealant. The resulting wavy wreath was stitched with natural materials from forest and field creating a "forest edge. Including Viburnum, St. John's wort, Phlomis, Hedera, oregano, brunel, dovecote, wild carrot and various grasses including Pennisetum and Calamagrostis.

Spring Desire

The background is a wreath twisted from wild Clematis tendrils from the forest. The wreath is placed on a large enamel bowl with moss. On top of this, a number of Oasis bulbs have been placed that have been plastered with gray-white leaves for a winter atmosphere. The bowl is further filled with Amaryllis bulbs, Clematis fluff, leaves of Stachys, Senecio and Eucalyptus. The budding tips of green from the remaining bulbs of Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' make one long for spring.

Deliciously exuberant

This exuberant bouquet on this distinct vase includes Callicarpa bodinieri, Amaranthus 'Red Velvet', wig tree (Cotinus 'Royal Purple') and Clematis Amazing Star River. To this end, a wreath of Oasis sec was pasted with bark and moss and then glued to the vase. Through this, the flowers were inserted into the vase.
The beautiful warm tones of lilac, purple, pink and red fit well into the
exuberant color images of this winter.

Winter cloche

This plant arrangement includes Gaultheria procumbens, pearlberry (Pernettya 'Rosea') and Helleborus orientalis. In this self-braided basket of willow twigs, the excellent willow twigs are woven together with bright pink wicker into a protective wicker cloche that provides security and "warmth" for the plants. The red pearl berries form a beautiful play of colors with the bright pink wicker.

'Back to the simplicity of nature'

Freelance florist Marion Hanenbergh has quite a track record. In the 80s, 90s she had a flower store in Zwolle, then she was a commercial agent and co-owner of a wholesale accessories business. After the sale in 2020, her old love for the floral profession resurfaced.

'In addition to my professional training in flowers, I am also a landscaper. I find inspiration in beautiful flower borders, in wildflower fields but also in a basket weaving course. Anyway, as with so many, nature in all seasons is my biggest inspiration. In my French house with large wild garden and forest, I experience how to live off-grid with everything nature has to offer, rain for water, sun for electricity and wood for heat.'

'Back to the simplicity of nature is also the trend I see. And that includes organically grown flowers. And although I prefer spring, it is also nice to warm up by the wood stove at home after a fresh winter walk. Even in winter, I like to use as many natural materials from the forest or garden as possible. Making refined flower arrangements such as turning a wreath or
of a wreath or a festoon gives me enormous satisfaction and peace.
It makes me happy and it also really suits winter moods.'

'At procurement, I am already thinking of beautiful applications'

Florist Rosanne Geerdink started studying AD Floristry at the Aeres Hogeschool in Wageningen immediately after her beautician's diploma. 'I liked the flower training so much that I started looking for challenging workplaces. I also participated in the Flowercups. After my training, we started Floral Queen floral stylists, showing what we can do.'

'I get inspiration from nature and from buying flowers, plants and products. When buying, I already think of beautiful applications and how to present it. I also get inspiration from social media, international floral designers and interior design and fashion.'

'The Winter theme always really appeals to me, also to translate into flower arrangements. Within the winter theme I used a lot of different types of pine cones - even pine cones on a branch like you can find in nature. And of beautiful flowers including my favorites: Nerine, Amaryllis, Helleborus, Gloriosa and garden roses.'

'You clearly see an increase in the use of sustainable materials and flowers. And of substrates you can reuse. Soft fabrics and handmade candles are also trending, as well as lots of color in floral arrangements and interiors.'