How To Make a Posy

Create a classic English hand-tied bouquet with our step-by-step instructions.

How to Make a Posy Bouquet: Remove Foliage
Photo: Charles Walton IV

Remove Foliage

Starting about 8 to 10 inches from the top of the flowers, remove all foliage from the stems. Carefully strip off any thorns with a sharp paring knife.

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How to Make a Posy Bouquet: Remove Foliage

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