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A small flower and herb bouquet tied with purple ribbon.
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5 from 4 votes

Tussie-Mussie

Whether you call it a tussie-mussie, nosegay, or posy, this highly scented small flower and herb bouquet has been around for centuries.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 1 bouquet
Author: Sophie

Equipment

  • 1 Pair of scissors
  • 1 elastic band
  • 1 Ribbon

Ingredients

  • 1 large flower like a rose or lily
  • Several smaller flowers
  • Herbs and/or greens

Instructions

  • Start with the large centre flower, laying it on a clean work surface. Add a row of smaller complementary-coloured flowers around it. Add another layer of smaller flowers, turning the nosegay as needed to make sure the layers are even.
    1 large flower, Several smaller flowers
  • For the last row, add a selection of greens and herbs like sage, wormwood, silverwood, lamb's ear, artemisia, or ladies mantle.
    Herbs and/or greens
  • Tie with an elastic at the top of the stems, trim the stems to an even length, then tie it all of with a ribbon. Make sure to keep the base of the stems damp or keep it in a vase with water.

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