Late Summer Frothy Nude Flowers

On a late-summer morning at Worlds End Farm Sarah gathers Quick Fire hydrangeas while they’re still creamy white, before they turn pink.

As she shops the flower fields her bucket fills with frothy, nude flowers for a farmhouse arrangement. She finds a patch of cilantro with a rosy, rust bronzing hue as it turns to coriander. Zinnias in the newest field are tinged with a touch of disease, which Sarah finds pleasing. And a stressed black kudzu squash stands out as a potential focal point.

You’ll get to see the difference in health of zinnias grown in soil that’s been amended for a decade versus one year, and you’ll learn a tip for minimizing your stem-cleaning mess in the studio.

Back at the barn Sarah uses a rustic clay vase. She shares what specific features of the vase make it unnecessary to use a frog or kenzan, and how to create support without them. 

While arranging she highlights where to place stems to get movement and how to follow the movement of flowers as they stood in the garden, so you can avoid everything being so up and down. She also talks about balancing a big explosion of fluff with tight, concise flowers. 

Whether or not you’ve had the pleasure of visiting Worlds End Farm, you’ll get to feel as if you’re there with Sarah and the flowers, walking the fields, and arranging in the barn.

And you’ll get a rare glimpse inside Sarah’s farmhouse!