A few years ago I saw the cutest orchid plant wrapped in a moss ball at Sun River Gardens in Orem, Utah. They actually offer classes where you can go and make your own. This type of plant presentation is called Kokedama.

Kokedama originates from the term ‘Koka’, which in Japanese means moss, and ‘Dama’ which means ball. The traditional Japanese art of Kokedama is ancient and is used to display plants and flowers in a unique and artistic way.

Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil wrapped with string or mono-filament fishing line. They can be displayed on a decorative surface or hung by string in a window.

Depending on climate and care, a live Kokedama can survive between two to three years depending on climate, maintenance, and the type of plant used.

I’m not going to go into the process of how to make a living Kokedama. There are many tutorials online if you are interested. Or better yet, grab and friend and sign up for a class at “Sun River Gardens” in Orem, Utah!

I did however find a pre-made, hollow, moss ball frame at one of my favorite nurseries in Salt Lake City, Utah – “Cactus and Tropicals”. You can order them online from Supermoss.

https://www.supermoss.com/product/kokedama-fresh-green/

Or you can also order them on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01891HWDO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used the smaller 4” size for the arrangement I made.

For my purposes, I wanted to use some happy spring faux florals and greeneries I found at “J & J Nursery” in Layton, Utah. I particularly like the tiny decorative cabbages, and the Lily of the Valley. Faux flowers have come a long way in the past few years! Many look so realistic you almost can’t tell the difference. I love the real thing as much as anyone, but I also love the ease and maintenance of a lovely silk/faux arrangement.

You can add a piece of Sahara floral foam inside your little Kokedama pot to make your arrangement more stable, or you can just bend your stems and secure them inside the pot if you don’t want to use the foam. Always remember to get the correct type of foam for your arrangements. “Sahara” foam is used for dry/faux arrangements, “Oasis” foam is made to hold water and is used for wet/fresh arrangements.

My faux Kokedama turned out to be a quick and easy spring floral arrangement I have enjoyed since Easter which was in March this year! I love it so much, I’ve decided to leave it up a little longer.

Spring is taking its own sweet time coming to Utah. We keep getting little teasers of warm sunny days, but then we’ve also had some significant snow storms as well! So much so that I lost most of my lilacs. :) Flowers bring color and LIGHT into our lives. They signify hope for new growth, and new beginnings. I’ll be planting my zinnias outside soon enough, but until I’m sure the cold weather is done, I’ll be enjoying the faux flowers on the inside of my home.

Look for different unique ways to bring color, flowers, and LIGHT into your life this week!!! Don’t lose hope! Spring always follows the dark days of winter!

Have a great week!

Love Ya, Les :)

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