May Day—typically celebrated on the first day of May, began centuries ago as a Celtic holiday that marked the end of the harsh winter weather. Citizens gathered together to rejoice in the magic of springtime and the renewal of the earth.
Pink, red, purple, and green, May Day baskets boast of springtime’s brightest offerings. As an added surprise for the bouquet’s recipient, incorporate your friend’s favorite floral varieties into the arrangement.
Step-by-Step
Before you begin, line the container with a small plastic sandwich bag. Raffia can be tied around the top to help hold the bag in place, if desired.
1. To make your own May Day basket, you can use a single floral variety or a host of complementing blossoms. Here, we used roses, stock, ranunculus, tulips, wax flower,…
