Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Spring branches

Hello everyone. You would think some of my projects would be checked off my list since it's been so cold here and we have been stuck inside lately. Nope. The trim around all the doors still need to be painted and the back hallway that leads to the basement and the door we use everyday still needs paint and a new floor. I guess February will have to be my month to get the boring stuff done.


Meanwhile, I have been thinking about bringing spring inside.

       Martha Stewart

Spring is pretty far off for us here in the Midwest so I try to stay sane by bringing spring inside whenever I can. Fresh flowers are great but flowering braches are even better. They are so dramatic and beautiful!

Martha Stewart

Almost any spring flowering shrub or tree can be forced indoors. But some of the more popular spring branches for forcing are cherry, dogwood, forsythia, magnolia, pear, pussy willow, serviceberry and redbud.

The only one I have tried so far is branches from a magnolia tree. I might try something different this year too.

Southern Living

I found a great step by step if you want to give it a try Here.  Have you ever tried it? It's easy to do, you just have to be a little patient. I will share my flowering branches with you once I get them started. Have a great day!
Posted by Sixty-Fifth Avenue at 8:13 PM

21 comments:

  1. Megandvd@Beauty in the AttemptJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    That last picture is DIVINE!!!! It is spring in a simple vision. Love it...you have me all ears {or eyes I guess}.

    I don't have any flowering branches, but I have a few neighbors who do. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  2. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Oh how cool! That is a great idea. I am so done with the snow right now. I want flowers and sprinklers and kids running around the yard.

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  3. KathysueJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love when the trees start to bud and when you can purchase the branches even at the grocery stores!! Lovely images every single one put a smile on my face,Kathysue

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  4. Robin JohnsonJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I have never given it a try but now you have me thinking it would be a wonderful thing to attempt. Thanks

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  5. Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautifulJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! I've been meaning to try forcing branches for the last couple of years but I have a black thumb! Maybe I'll finally give it a try!

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  6. michelleJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I so need spring too!! Thank you for the tips and I really need to try these to get me through this winter!!

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  7. MeganJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    You and your floral talent. Inspiring!

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  8. Hello Lover...January 25, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    It is definitely that time of year in the midwest when we all start yearning for spring! I absolutely love flowering branches!

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  9. black tag diariesJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    ooooo... i love that last southern living photo. beautiful display.

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  10. Simply LKJJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    You read my mind! It's been rainy and cold here even for the south. While out walking our dog yesterday I spied our Forsythia bushes and thought the same thing. It really is easy, and I love the look this time of year.

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  11. RenéJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Yay for flowers :) Maybe this year I will try forcing. They add so much beauty to a room.

    -Rene

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  12. Blondie's JournalJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I have a dogwood and every year I say I am going to force blooms...don't have a clue how. Thanks for the link! :-)

    XO,
    Jane

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  13. Bring Pretty BackJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I have never in my life heard of anyone forcing blooms on branches. I must be sheltered!
    I need to do this!!!!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  14. TriciaJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I only have Magnolia trees but I'm going to try it- so excited!!!
    Thanks Londen,
    T

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  15. The Brick CottageJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I tried it last year and will do it again this year. It was so nice having those early blooms inside. I had great success with Forsythia and ok success dogwood and azaleas. My neighbor has a red bud so I'll try to get a branch from her to try and I will be looking for fallen and cut branches in my neighborhood--I would love to get a Kwanzan cherry branch and there are a few in my hood so I might get lucky!

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  16. Ginger@cottageonrosewoodJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Gorgeous inspiration Londen. I am going to have to give it a whirl, but with my black thumb, ya never know.

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  17. AmandaJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    what a good idea! i have a dogwood tree in my back yeard. I'm going to try it!

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  18. StefJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    MMmmm, yummy pictures! A little computer screen spring! You always pick out the BEST inspiration pictures. Looking forward to seeing your arrangements!

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  19. Seagrass InteriorsJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Love that picture of all the branches in the green jars - perfection!

    Melissa

    PS Gave you a little award on Seagrass Interiors! : )

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  20. The Pineapple RoomJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful! I would love and try to force branches..maybe i'll give it a shot. Can't wait to see yours! I am so jealous you've gotten to see Ray in concert :) I need to see if he comes around down here...his voice is amazing.

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  21. Morgan @ PepperDesignBlog.comFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I have always wondered how to do this! Thanks for sharing :) - how long will the branches last once they've flowered?

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