Recycling Florals (Part Three): Striving to Be Economical and Earth-Friendly in Whichever Ways We Can
As winter turned into almost-spring, I removed the artificial parts of the floral arrangements from outside my home. All wrapped up, they’d be ready to use again next year. The mini-Boxwood at the center had been protected through the winter and looked healthy and green, ready to contrast against Pussy Willow and Forsythia branches inserted around them. The new additions cost $20 total for two planters. It’s important to shop around for branches like these. Prices do vary and better to calculate in advance. Only get as many as you need and avoid wastage by buying ones that are already the right height, no pruning required. I was lucky to find exactly what I was looking for at the florists on Avenue Road and Davenport (Toronto) and went from store to store, back and forth, to maximize on value and quality.
For context, please look back at the two other posts in this series:
• Staying Green: Fake, Recyclable, and Decorative Winter Florals, Year 2
(January 11, 2009)
• Fake, Recyclable, and Decorative Winter Florals (March 14, 2008)
