Table of Contents
  1. Filler Greens
  2. Texture Greens
  3. More About Flowers

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The early summer season brings so many exciting things. For me, it means the ability to start utilizing flowers from around The Farm (and, for you, your yard) in arrangements. I am continually perusing magazines and local greenhouses for exciting flowers to plant, not only for their gorgeous addition to the flowerbeds but also to add wonderful color and texture to homemade flower arrangements.

Putting together a quick and simple rustic arrangement from your yard is easier than you think. In many cases, it allows you to think outside the box and develop your creativity.

Always start by looking around your flowerbeds for “filler” greens and “texture” greens.

Filler Greens

Filler greens are plants that will take up space to make the arrangement look larger without using a multitude of flowers.

  • Hosta: add so much color and fill a lot of space
  • Ostrich fern: with long branches, they are perfect for any arrangement

Texture Greens

Texture greens are unique items that add interest and something extra to the look. For this arrangement, I went to a road ditch that I noticed had some wonderful-looking “weeds.” And honestly, I don’t even know the name of this plant.

  • Allium: the flowers are long gone, but the empty balls add great texture
  • Ditch weeds: great color and texture
Slate surface with lots of greens including ferns, weeds, and hosta all laid out with labels.

Think outside the normal realms of what you can use. In my case, I noticed these wonderful items as I was mowing and was instantly inspired.

Two side by side pictures of greenery growing in a flowerbed before being cut for a flower arrangement.

Next, all I had to do was look through my beds to see what was in bloom.

  • iris
  • spurge
  • peony
  • poppy
  • lupin
Large piece of slate with lots of bright colorful flowers including spurge, poppy, peony, iris, and more.

I always try to use the rule of odd numbers when putting together arrangements. Why? Well, odd numbers are more pleasing to the eye and work better together. So, I pick in increments of three or five.

I used a white ironstone pitcher to house this country-themed arrangement. It adds a sturdy base and does not distract from the flowers’ natural colors.

Large white ironstone container sitting on a slate table in a garden before being filled with flowers.

Quick tip: Keep flower food on hand so that when inspiration hits, your flowers will have the nourishment they need. Any florist shop will have these packets of food on hand for you to purchase.

Slate surface with a small packet of flower food in a white package with the word Native.

Start with your plentiful greens and get the overall shape and size you desire. This will allow you to know what you are working with before you start putting in flowers.

Two large pieces of a fern in an ironstone pitcher forming the base of of a rustic floral arrangement.
Ironstone pitcher filled with a combination of greens including ferns and other leafy greens forming the base of a flower arrangement.

Next, add your flowers. Sometimes, I like to group similar flowers together for great impact, but this arrangement worked perfectly with this rustic feel, so I wasn’t too worried. Finish with your texture (in my case, allium balls) to give the look a special touch.

Bright purple flower surrounded by greenery with lots of texture all for a summer floral arrangement.
Bright summer flowers in a rustic arrangement with greens around the base.
Finished rustic arrangement with lots of different flowers from the garden in an ironstone container during the summer season.

This arrangement is perfect for an outdoor dinner party or as a great indoor centerpiece. You cannot go wrong when you use what you have, especially since it will all be free! Have fun and be inspired by the landscape around you. Start arranging!

More About Flowers

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I’m Kaleb! I'm not a chef, professional baker, landscaper, or designer, but I like to play each on Knollgate Farm. Come join me on my journey and let's learn together!

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  1. Beautiful. Arrangements like this are my favorite. Could what you call spurge possibly be False Indigo? I love poppies but when I use them in arrangements the petals fall off within hours. And I love the use of Allium in the arrangement even though they are done blooming.