Colour awakens

At this time of year, colour begins to return to the garden as trees such as cherry plum and cherry come into bloom. Cutting small stems from Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ and prunus ‘Accolade’ for display in an old jug enables the colour and scent of their blossom to be enjoyed in the home. Crushing the ends of the stems slightly before sitting them in warm water for several hours helps them soak up water faster. This encourages the flowers to open.