Here's a quick centerpiece idea using fresh asparagus stems and flowers. I chose tulips that I got after Easter. They were potted tulips - buy one/get one free! I love buying potted tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils right after Easter at half price. That way, I can enjoy the blooms now and then replant them outside to enjoy for years to come!
I used this simple glass cylinder vase that I purchased at Walmart a few years ago. I have used it for so many things like my Tulips and Egg arrangement earlier this spring. Because the sides of the container are straight, it's perfect for this arrangement too. You could also use a wide can or other container with straight sides.
The asparagus that I purchased had thick rubber bands around the bunch. Place the two rubber bands over the glass vase - one near the top and one near the bottom. Take a stalk of asparagus and tuck it under each rubber band so that it stands up against the glass vase. Now continue on around the vase adding asparagus stalks placed tightly against one another until the entire vase is covered. Near the end, I needed to add some smaller cut pieces for the top section to fill in a few gaps.
To cover up the purple rubber bands, I used jute twine and wrapped it around and over the rubber bands several times until they were covered. Tie a simple knot and tuck the ends under the wrapped jute twine.
Because these were potted tulips and I knew I was going to replant them for next spring, I carefully removed the tulips from the pot so they were basically individual stems and shook the dirt off the bulb. I arranged the tulips in the asparagus container and filled with fresh water. If I were to do this any other time of year, I would get fresh cut flowers from the grocer or florist.
I hope your week is off to a great start!
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