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How to:
Plant a "Tea Party" 
Living Wreath Centerpiece

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1. Line the wire frame with moistened green sheet moss make sure there are no thin or weak spots in the moss.

Materials Required:

Living Wreath Frame
Green Sheet Moss
Potting soil mix
Slow release  African Violet fertilizer
African Violets
Florist pins
Candle holder picks (Pictured below)

Follow instructions from 1 thru 4

African Violets fills this beautiful "Tea Party" Living Wreath Centerpiece. Set your table  for tea with lovely old linens and your favorite tea set, and add this beautiful centerpiece. The ladies at your tea will be impressed. This makes the perfect centerpiece for a luncheon or tea. You could also place on a footed tiered cake stand or place a punch bowl in the center.

Just water and place on a large tray so your linens don't get soiled. Insert your 
Candle Holder Picks into your wreath centerpiece and place your candles.

 

 

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2. Fill with potting soil and fertilize mixture. Make sure the soil is not escaping any where, if so you need more green sheet moss to cover that area.

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3
. Position top of frame over bottom wreath frame, so you are ready to plant

 
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4
. Insert African Violets gently as not to break off leaves.   Pack moss around each plant