Simple country topiary

This plant which I think is millet grows in the ditches around my yard. Every July I pick a bundle, dry it, and fashion it into a sort of topiary-style arrangement. I've made dozens of these and given a few to my daughters. I'm always delighted to see that they are displaying them and that they look quite nice, perched either on their mantles or tables or end tables. They are so easy to make but bring an element of simple country elegance to your house.

beautiful grains

at home in my country kitchen

so simple

Here's a quick and easy tutorial:

pick the millet, tie it into bunches and hang from a hanger until dry (1 month or so)

strip off leaves and arrange in an even bunch

secure with elastic bands and cut stems at bottom

insert into rustic container and pack tightly with newspaper

add some sphagnum moss

voila! a beautiful grain topiary

arrangements I made several year ago - aged to perfection
oops! I think I just gave you a preview of my autumn mantle which I plan to post soon . . .

Total cost, since I had all the material on hand from other projects over the years: $0.00! How much more frugal can you get?

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