Inspired by the Queen I make a funeral wreath with fresh flowers from the garden
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Join flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbery from Common Farm Flowers in Somerset as she creates a funeral wreath, inspired by those resting on the Queen’s coffin. Queen Elizabeth II has made a great gift to those who grow flowers, by proving that flowers cut fresh from the garden are the very best flowers to be used in a funeral wreath.
Inspired by the flowers on the Queen's coffin, Georgie creates a totally biodegradable wreath, with twigs and moss and flowers from her garden. For more on wreath making book a place on Georgie's coming up wreathing demos through the autumn and for Christmas.
If you enjoy the tips and tricks Georgie gives you here, or would simply like to support the channel, the link to her Buy Me a Coffee page is Here: www.buymeacoff...
We have all kinds of workshops listed on the website - have a look and book yourself the sessions which appeal to you. Here are links to our wreathing sessions:
The Foraged Autumn Wreath Demo (online) www.commonfarm...
The Christmas Mossed Wreath Demo (online)
www.commonfarm...
The Christmas Willow Wreath Demo (online)
www.commonfarm...
The Living Easter Wreath Demo (online)
www.commonfarm...
If you're booking a place on our workshops the website will ask you to choose a delivery date - any date will do! And if you can't join our sessions live then you are still very welcome to book as we send the recording and notes of the workshop out to everyone afterwards, so you can download the session and refer back to it as and when you need to.
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"This is ephemeral art." Your wreath is the most beautiful I have ever seen, a lovely tribute to the Queen.
thank you x
I agree, your wreath is the most beautiful I have ever seen. While I am saddened by the death of the Queen your lovely tribute brightens my spirits! So, Thank You!
Your wreath is beautiful. What a wonderful tribute ❤️ for a great lady.
Thank you so much! I wish I could have taken it to London but instead I've put it by the flagpole at the village church x
A wonderful tribute. As a Canadian, I share your grief in the loss of our Queen.
thank you x
Stunning !! I’m sure our late Queen would have been delighted to have that wreath, beautiful .
Thank you so much! x
The Queen would have been proud to have your wreath on her casket.
aw thank you x
Just beautiful. A lovely wreath.
Thank you so much! x
Georgie, this has struck a beautiful chord for me at such a time of sadness and loss. I can’t thank you enough for inspiring me to get out and cut from my garden and take on the challenge of creating a funeral wreath in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. I cut my flowers and foliage this morning before church and have left them drink all day. Later I will do my best to channel your insights and directions and will make my own wreath. It will go up to our church later today. Thank-you again for this wonderful suggestion. Action helps fully experience this moment in our collective history and I can’t think of a better way to do that than with flowers! 🌸🇨🇦
excellent x
Loved every moment of this, you have totally inspired me, Georgie!! One of my favorites channels!
Wow, thank you! x
An absolutely beautiful wreath. Thank you for sharing it with us the US.
thank you x
Am loving your videos! I love the idea that the Queen’s funeral flowers and wreaths will be made from garden flowers. Your explanations and rational make so much sense. Thank you for taking us along with you as you make your very lovely wreath. Placing the wreath next to the fag pole was a lovely touch!
thank you x
Beautiful.. just perfect for Our Queen.
Love watching your videos. I'm a new florist, constantly being inspired & learning everyday! Thank you xx
Enjoy!
So sorry for your country's loss. God bless
thank you x
Beautiful wreath Georgie, totally inspired by you to make one for my door in memory of our lovely Queen. Thank you xxx
enjoy! x
The wreath was lovely at each stage. Such a fitting tribute. Flags here in the states are also at half-staff until next Monday night I believe.
thank you x
Thank you so much! I have had a hard time finding a twig wreath tutorial
I have a proper step by step demo coming up in the autumn - you can book your place on my website x
What a beautiful tribute 💙 I absolutely love the fact they used flowers from her garden 💙 You are such an inspiration ! I don't think I have ever made a fresh wreath ... definitely going to give it a try this weekend ! Many blessings to you !
go for it - good luck x
Simply beautiful. Fit for a queen. Lovely tribute at your local village church x
thank you x
Dear Georgie, your glorious mourning wreath is a wonderful tribute to
the Queen. I know she is looking down upon it with utmost pleasure
and approval. Great Blessings to you and yours at this most trying
time.
thank you x
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊 x
Hello from Florida USA. What a lovely tribute to the queen. As an American she was "my queen" as well. Starting in the 1980's travelling to the UK multiple times. She was the only queen I've known in my lifetime. Your fellow citizens "across the pond" have some sad days .
hello Florida x
That is just so beautiful many years ago I did a diploma in commercial floristery circumstances didn't allow me to follow my passion unfortunately so your work fills me with joy thank you for brightening my days.
Pleasure x
What a lovely gesture. This wreath is pristinely beautiful.
thank you x
A beautiful tribute to our late Queen. You are as inspirational Georgie xx
Thank you so much! x
It's fun to watch the clock advancing behind you as you work!
lol - time flies x
I did not know about the flowers from the Queen's garden being used. Love that you used rosemary like hat feathers. Gorgeous wreath Georgie!
thank you x
Positively lovely!
Thankyou x
Beautiful … I did my mothered flowers from the garden it was something she loved … I’m going to have a go at this wreath inspiring 😊
Wonderful! x
Beautiful wreath! What a beautiful example of a tribute to The Dear Queen👑 . She was so stoic and out of reach to many yet so normal and relatable in many ways.( I was named after her🥰.)
Fascinating! Prayers and comfort to everyone in remembrance of an era of history. We Americans are ‘family’ and mourn with you all. We share in our hearts a kindred spirit and feel the loss. Your garden brings a peacefulness we can all enjoy.
Thankyou x
Very Beautiful!
Thankyou x
As well as being very talented at working with flower designs, you are a very good presenter. Great to watch and listen to. Bubbly, light hearted and humerus. Probable the best on You Tube I have come across. Enjoy your videos immensely. Thanks.
thank you x
So beautiful!❤
Thank you! 😊 x
Just perfect! Thankyou for sharing
pleasure x
Just beautiful.x
Thankyou x
So inspirational ..been an emotional week ..i nead to do this .i think any body who is greaveing will get great solis from makeing one .for there loved one ..her legacie will carry on ...
I agree - it has been an emotional week x
i am an American flower farmer, love your videos. I have been a long time watcher and admiring of your gracious Queen Elizabeth II. Have not missed one moment of the funeral procession. Your comments about her flower request on her wreath has inspired me. I have a few CSA flower members. I think next week I am going to make some wreaths for them, instead of bouquets. I have lots of grape vines so may use them as my base. Thank you for your inspiration and ideas.
such a good idea x
Very beautiful, thank you
You’re welcome x
Beautiful💛
Thank you! 😊 x
Wow..stunning. And definitely fit for a Queen 💗💗💖
thank you x
Christine Tang. A beautiful gift from nature, put together with your respect and kind thoughts.
thank you x
Beautiful… What a great know how
thank you x
Beautiful x
thank you x
So lovely thank you
Most welcome 😊 x
Lovely thoughts, lovely tribute. Tread softly on the earth while here. Dust to dust.
thank you x
Absolutely stunning….thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! x
How lovely! Beautiful tribute to Her Majesty.😔
Thank you x
Oh Georgie this is beautiful, thank you for sharing about the Queens garden flower being used on her casket. I’m watching footage of the procession and the simplicity of the royal crown and wreath of flowers speaks volumes.
Im doing a wedding at Sagamore Farms Maryland ,where the Queen kept a horse, had flags at half-staffed. Wonder if they would allow me to place a wreath in her honor
I bet they would x
You do the most wonderful flower-things 💕
So nice of you x
Your wreath is so elegant and precious.
Thankyou x
Love your pearls! This reminds me of Julia Child who wore pearls as she worked in the kitchen
I rarely wear them but am in the mood at the moment x
NICE!!! Wish the items could have been seen while being attached!
A year on and I've finally worked out how to do one of those speedy uppy things where you can see the work being done but more quickly so you don't have to fall asleep while I make it in real time. I should make another of these and do that. x
So beautiful! 🍀🌿
thank you x
So very beautiful! I hope this is the beginning a new tradition, best if the flowers are from the family garden but at least locally grown and seasonal. I know this is the floral tribute I would want.
thank you x
Really moving. A beautiful tribute for an amazing life. Thank you for this video from Northern California.
Glad you enjoyed it! x
Hello from Sweden😊 I love your english i understand very well😅…. Of Course all the flower ❤
hello Sweden x
Beautiful ❤
thank you x
Love and condolences from Melbourne ,Australia. Georgie, you are one of the key inspirations for my own flower growing and loving journey. I have your book and watch your videos. Thank you for what you do. This is gorgeous xx
Thankyou x
Lovely work G! ❤ Linda in Canada
Thank you so much Linda x!
lové🌸🙏🍂🍁
Thankyou x
That is beautiful Georgie x
thank you x
What a beautiful tribute. God bless.
Thankyou x
Such a lovely tribute. I also took some flowers from my garden to our local cenotaph in way of a tribute. It just felt the right thing to do.
how lovely x glad I'm not alone x
Fit for the Queen! God save the King!!!
thank you x
Beautiful tribute 💐
Thankyou x
How beautiful
thank you x
Love it. Very beautiful. You are so talented.
Thankyou x
Absolutely wonderful! ❤️
Thankyou x
could you show more of how you construct it and add the greenery instead of showing it after you've done?
I do step by step online wreathing workshops from time to time - these clips are designed to inspire and give ideas but step by steps take too long for a CZcams clip so I do proper online demos. Have a look at my website because I think the Christmas demos are already listed and if you book the mossed wreath session you'll get every little detail and be able to make mossed wreaths yourself all year round. x
Good morning, First time coming across your channel on you tube and I was so delighted to see you make such a beautiful wreath, I loved the Queen so much. I have often wondered how you put fresh flowers into a twig base and you have certainly answered my question, just one more wee thought, when you place your materials into the moss do you make sure they are held steady too in the twig base as I didn't see you reel wire in your materials and im just wondering how they stay in place if not tied in? Many thanks so much for inspiring me. I have lots of twig bases made in my garden so will definitely have a go at this sometime.
the material is held in tight by the binding I tie the moss on with - works very effectively x
Did you give the royal florist lessons the royal wreath looks remarkably like one of yours - roses rosemary and a splash of yellow?
lol - no - but it was lovely x
Beautiful 🤩
thank you x
Georgie 🌸 you're absolutely lovely 🌸💕
thank you x
This is a long one so please bear with me: gorgeous video and wreath, ur words so wise, and I can attest to the deep thoughtfulness that accompanies making a funerary wreath. I’m a beginning flower farmer and oddly, Claude Rains, the great actor, another great Brit! is buried not so far from my house, have driven past the small cemetery where he’s interred thousands of times but never stopped but this year thought, I’m going to visit his grave, say thank you for all the great characters u brought to life, so I made (a completely biodegradable, all flowers from my tiny farm!)funerary swag (my first)and placed it there, just me, an actor friend of mine, and Mr. Rains. He’s been dead 55 yrs., but I have watched his movies my whole life. No money involved, no living person saying “thats gorgeous!”, graves are profoundly silent. But in the cutting, the conditioning, the making, and the placing, wow, completely changed my relationship to…flowers, for the better. It’s a meditation on gratitude, humility, remembrance, and the ephemeral nature of all life. 30 stem challenge funerary wreath? YES PLEASE! Second, fully cognizant of the horrors of colonialism, I will say this about The Queen: her COVID address was incredible, I burst out crying bc so desperate to hear those words, in that calm and thoughtful way of hers, we were getting nothing like that here in the USA, and that’s putting it mildly and politely. Linked to all my friends, they also needed, so The Queen is all right in my book. Lastly, I heard then Prince Charles in the 1990’s!! on the tv decrying the EU licensing restrictions on ag and seed varieties ( shelf life, transportability, licenses so costly as to exclude the small heirloom farmer) he actually said he wld start a black market for heirloom seed varieties. He continued over the years his work on preserving and promoting “non commercial varieties,”save the trade of these precious wonderful varieties. So I have great hope for King Charles III! I hope I havent put my foot in it, bc I really have zero clue about monarchy and the ppl of England, but I thought then, 30 yrs ago, this guy is ok in my book!! Georgie, once again, another deeply moving and important video from you. Slow flowers, yes, also Deep flowers. Thank you.
thank you so much - and I'm so pleased you understand what I mean about the slowing down and making flowers to say goodbye x
Every stage of your wreath was so lovely, actually I think you should have been asked to do the queen's wreaths.
Thankyou x
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What a beautiful wreath!
I didn't quite get the name of the twigs you used as the base - could you write it down for me please?🙃🙏🏼
they are poplar x
@@theflowerfarmer, thank you!
Can I ask how long do the flowers last in the moss base? X
in summer weather only a day or so - but they don't need to last longer than that - foliage and winter flowers for an outside wreath will happily last for Christmas if you're thinking about that x