Thoughts on floral arranging on a budget?

You didn't say if you want to use fresh or silk, so I will presume fresh flowers...





Costco sells fresh flowers very cheap and they are great quality - where else can you get 2 dozen fresh cut roses for $14?? If you don't have a membership, I am sure someone you know does...





Where I live (MI) we have many Thrifty Flowers shops - their fresh cuts tend to be very reasonable, especially depending on the season (for instance, they sell a bunch of fresh gladiolus for $3 in the summer time, since that is glads season). Thrifty also sells roses super cheap around Sweetest Day and Valentines. They also after publish coupons in local papers. But keep in mind - their roses are not the highest quality, yet they will do the trick if you only need them for a day or 2.





The cheapest kinds of cut flowers also tend to last the longest: daisies, mums, and carnations. These can be bought for $7 a bunch or less, and will last you a week or more if you care for them the right way.





If you are REALLY feeling cheap or you are just plain broke, what about wild flowers? Where I live Queen Anne's Lace and wild Daisies grow like weeds in some areas. As long as you aren't in a state park or someone's yard, run out there with a pair of scissors and snip away!





You can also grow your own flowers to cut in the spring. Flower seeds are super cheap!





As for "arranging" - I think the quickest, simplest method is a vased arrangement. You can buy vases at the dollar store, or look for old Mason jars @ garage sales.





To ensure fresh cuts last the longest, give them a cut on an angle, with a paring knife, and put them in cool water. If you want the blooms to open faster, use warm water instead and put them in a sunny window. Remove all foliage (leaves) that will be submerged in the water (they make the water rot faster). Make sure you change the water out every few days or when the water becomes murky (whichever comes first).





Good luck!

Thoughts on floral arranging on a budget?
stick with silk or seasonal flowers. They will be cheaper and try to find a greenhouse that will wholesale them as well. Flowers that are normally found at this time will be cheaper than going for ones that are not in season.
Reply:Try using something that grows wild in your area. I live in Iowa and there are plenty of wild flowers etc in the ditches. Even some of the weeds are useful in an arrangment. Take a ride into the country and enjoy yourself.
Reply:When I was in High School I took a class on floral arranging off campus. It was called R.O.P. Regional Occupation Program. We did arranging for Holidays, Birthdays, and Weddings for at cost prices. Try looking into an adult school like that. Good Luck!
Reply:Not sure what you mean (I'm guessing) that you would like lots of flowers you could do floral arranging (on a budget). Visit your friends that have flower gardens and I'm sure that they would help you out.





Now...that's on a budget !!!
Reply:go to Costco and buy some flowers, you will be amazed at how elegant you can make the bouquet look.





My sister used Costco flowers to walk sown the Ilse at her wedding, she just cut the stems pretty short and wrapped the stems in some silk ribbon...looked amazing.