Before beginning a natural garden, you have to select the proper plant material. Although it's not recommended, sometimes tasting it helps the "artist" get the feel for his masterpiece.
Inspecting the plants sometimes includes checking if there are other interesting features about the plant, such as rhizomes. With gesneriads, this feature can really make an arrangement.
Selecting the natural item for the base is important. Does it have pockets and spaces to plant in? Is it good looking? Is it something that you can "really get into"???
Are there any mice in the crevices?
When in doubt, check all the holes thoroughly, with both hands.
With arrangements it's good to really pay attention to all the details. Chew the extra bits off the back so that it will look good from all angles. It's those extra touches that will make your display stand out from the rest.
And finally, if you can really get into your work, it's probably going to look "smashing" at the show.
Stay tuned for planting the natural garden in part 2 of our series, and transporting it to show in part 3.
Special thanks to Walter for modeling and technical support. We just couldn't do it without him.
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