Almost any garden, if you see it at just the right moment, can be confused with paradise.   Henry Mitchell

There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling.   Mirabel Osler

Making a Living Wreath from Succulents

The day before the wreath is to be made, take short cuttings of succulent plants. These may include various sedums, ice plant, small jade plants and burro’s tail. Allow cut end to callus for about 24 hours.

Equipment
2 wreath forms (12 inch)

Greening pins

Scissors

Thin monofilament fishing line

Water pails

Long strand sphagnum moss (soaked in water for a few hours)

Potting soil with slow release fertilizer and moisture retention granules (soaked in water)

Sheet moss (optional)

Wire to hang wreath

Latex gloves

Long tweezers

On a flat plastic covered surface, lay sheet moss face down (optional). Lay wreath form face down.
Wearing gloves, place a layer of sphagnum around inside of frame.

Mound soil over sphagnum.

Place another wreath form face up over all.

Pull sheet moss up around surface (optional).

Wrap entire wreath with monofilament line to hold everything together.
Put on wire to make a hanger.

Poke holes into wreath with tip of tweezers and insert cuttings as desired. Use greening pins to hold in place if necessary.

Place wreath in a clear plastic bag and keep in a warm place for about a week. Tug on cuttings to see if they have formed roots.

Water by laying flat and mist as needed. Frequent watering is not necessary. The colors of the plants may vary depending on the amount of sun they receive. Trim as needed and insert the cuttings to increase fullness.

Wreath may be kept inside during the winter on a flat surface.