Fresh Cut is an inspiring floral show that takes viewers on a uniquely South African floral journey. Join floral communication expert Jill Manson as she invites you to explore the joy that flowers bring. Each episode revolves around a specific theme as Jill meets some truly fascinating people, demonstrates eye-catching floral designs and shares tips and tricks to create your own masterpieces.

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17 – 23 June: Episode 10 – Out of the Box Designs

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill looks at creating designs that are slightly “out of the box”. Jill shows you unique and interesting ideas for floral designs. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

Previous Episodes

Episode 1- Foraging

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill explores the outdoors and forages through a beautiful forest area in search of natural flowers and other foraged goods. Jill shows you how you can design spectacular floral arrangements by picking from your garden or sourcing from nature. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

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DESIGN 1: Outdoor Design

Using material found in your garden, forest or nature. This design works perfectly for an outdoor area or veranda. Remember to try and design it where you want to place it, as moving it from place to place can be rather difficult.

Material: Flower foam, Tree bark, Wild flowers, Foliage, Grasses.

 

DESIGN 2: Woodland Table Design Using Material from Nature

This table design is perfect for a woodland event or rustic wedding. Using material found from nature you can create a “living display”.

Material: Flower foam, Peonies, Daffodils, Hellebores, Amaranth, Scabious Drumstick.

 

DESIGN 3: Bamboo Design

Using dried bamboo, you can create a great vessel for your flowers. This adds a slight modern contemporary touch to a rather rustic country design.

Material: Bamboo, Roses, Gerberas, Arum Lilies, Cockscomb, Kalanchoe, Giant Asters, Chrysanthemums, Mini white Carnations, Lime Green Chrysanthemums.

 

Episode 2 – Sweets & Treats

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill explores the world of sweets & treats. Jill shows you how you can design spectacular floral arrangements using sweets and other treats in your designs. These are perfect for a little boy or girl’s party. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

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DESIGN 1: Ice Cream Sunday

This design is wonderful for a young child’s birthday party. It’s fun and colourful. The sweats add a great touch to the design.

Material: Ice Cream Sunday Glass, Carnations, Edible Sweets, Cluster Roses.

 

DESIGN 2: Popcorn Design

This design would be perfect for a little boy’s birthday party; the Proteas add a slightly more masculine feel.

Material: Popcorn Box, Proteas, White Carnations.

 

 

DESIGN 3: Ice Cream Cone Design

This design would work nicely for a children’s party or a ladies tea party, hen’s party or baby shower.

Material: Cone shaped holder made from recycled material, Ranunculus.

 

Episode 3 – A Glamorous Event

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill looks at creating designs for a glamorous event or function. Jill shows you how you can design spectacular floral arrangements for a wedding or banquet. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

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DESIGN 1: Hand tied bouquet

This design is perfect for a bridal bouquet.

Flowers: Lilac, Lysimachia, Peach Roses, Apidistra leaves Sundries: Bridal rattan cone, White ribbon, Green floral tape

 

DESIGN 2: Floral Sash

This design is something fun for a batchelorette party.

Flowers: Cream Roses, Purple Chrysanthemum single stems, Purple Anthuriums, White wax flower, Sedum, Small pink chrysanthemum, Viburnum Sundries: Cold Glue, cellophane, sash ribbon, pins

 

Episode: 4 – A Feast of Flowers

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill looks at creating designs using vegetables and other food that you might have in the kitchen. Jill shows you how you can design spectacular floral arrangements using what you have in the house. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

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DESIGN 1: Mushroom Design

This design is perfect for a masculine event or function.

Vessel: Rustic bark vase Flowers: Cymbidium orchids Sundries: Various shaped mushrooms, Kebab sticks, Flower foam and cellophane

DESIGN 2: Vegetable Design

Vessel: Bamboo steamer Flowers: St Joseph lilies, White Lisianthus Sundries: Garlic, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Potatoes and Baby corn, Flower foam, cellophane and drip tray.

DESIGN 3: Cabbage Design

Vessel: Cabbage hollowed out Flowers: Pink Ranunculus, Cerise roses, Green hypericum berries Sundries: Flower foam

DESIGN 4: Kale Design

Vessel: Modern vase Flowers: Snapdragons, Blue Delphiniums, Cosmos, Sundries: Ornamental kale

Episode: 5 – Protea Farm

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill looks at creating designs using Proteas. Jill shows you how you can design spectacular floral arrangements using the national flower of South Africa. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

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DESIGN 1: 

Vessel: Bowl shaped basketApprox 50cm wide and 15cm high Flowers: Limelight Protea, Sugar Daddy Protea, Venus Protea, Susara Protea, Ice Protea, Blush Leucadendron. Sundries: Cellophane, Floral foam

DESIGN 2:

Vessel: Modern textured black cylindrical vase Flowers: Dried Protea bract branches, Leucadendron, Orange Pin Cushions,  Dried Protea Flower, Fresh Venus Protea. Sundries: Floral Foam

Episode: 6 – Garden Tea Party

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill is exploring the wonders and inspiration that you can receive from gardens and nature. Jill shows you how to create floral designs that will suit your outdoor event or function. These are perfect for a garden tea party. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

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DESIGN 1: 

Vessel: Gold tempered cylinder vase 30cm, copper cylinder planter pot glossy 15cm, terracotta and gold detail pot 15cm, gold cylinder rustic vase 20cm. Flowers: Frilly Kale, Blush Leucadendron, Pink Alstroemeria, Yellow Golden Rod, Pink Aqua Roses, Viburnum, White King Protea. Sundries: Cellophane, Floral Foam, Moss

DESIGN 2:

Vessel: Metal/Iron hoop Approx 50cm wide Flowers: Gerberas, Purple Dendrobium Orchids, Long Leaf Eucalyptus, Traditional Eucalyptus, White cluster roses and Ruscus. Sundries: Floral Foam Garlands, Cable Ties

Episode: 7 – Modern Contemporary Designs

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill shows you how to arrange modern contemporary floral designs and what it takes to make sure your design exudes a modern contemporary look and feel. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

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DESIGN 1: 

Vessel: Long rectangle green ceramic container.Approx 40cm long and 15cm wide, 10cm high. Flowers: Green Anthuriums, St Joseph Lilies,White Carnations, Liriope Grass, Green Dianthus. Sundries: Floral Foam and Wooden Rounds

DESIGN 2:

Vessel: Shallow square basket tray.Approx 40cm wide and 5cm high. Flowers: Light and Dark Pink Carnations, White carnations, Phalaenopsis Orchid Bud, Pink Chrysanthemum, Dracaena Leaves, Reeds. Sundries: Floral Foam, Cellophane, White Stones, Brown Moss, Biofix.

DESIGN 3: 

Vessel: 2 x Glass rectangle vases. Flowers: Yellow Tulips and Monstera Leaf.Low level of water to be added once completed.

Episode 8 – Floral Foam Designs

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill shows you how to create floral designs using different types of floral foam. We get a sneak peak behind the scenes of how floral foam is made and then we’ll show you a how to use floral foam like never before, she might even break a few rules. Fresh Cut, Only on The Home Channel.

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DESIGN 1: 

Vessel: Cerise ceramic vaseApprox 50cm high and 15cm wide at top Flowers: Purple Dendrobium Orchids, Light Pink Roses, Small Purple Anthuriums and Aspidistra Leaves wrapped onto the ball and pinned with corsage pins. Sundries: Black Floral Foam ball 20cm, Pearl corsage pins

DESIGN 2:

Vessel: Curved glass Salad serverApprox 15cm high and 40m wide Flowers: Purple Lisianthus, Blue Iris, Yellow Craspedia and Liriope Leaves twisted into loops and anchored into the Floral Foam on both ends Sundries: 3 quarters of a block of black floral foam

DESIGN 3: 

Mechanics: Floral Foam shape cut out as a hash tagApprox 40cm long and wide Flowers: Dark and light pink Carnations andRuscus and Viburnum as greenery.

Episode 9 – Gerbera Farm

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill looks at creating designs using Gerberas. We get a sneak peak behind the scenes of one of South Africa’s most popular Gerbera Farms. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

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DESIGN 1: 

Vessel: Metal bucket with rope handlesApprox. 4cm wide x 25cm high Flowers: Gerberas, Asclepias (green flower balls), Dried Hard Palm Leaves, Dried Soft Palm Leaves, Dried Penny Gum Branches, Peppercorn Leaves Sundries: Floral Foam, Flower Spray Colours Yellow, Lime and Pink

DESIGN 2:

Vessel: Gum boots Flowers: Gerberas, Sweet William, White Heather, White Stocks, White Wax Flower Sundries: Floral Foam

Episode 10 – Out of the Box Designs

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill looks at creating designs that are slightly “out of the box”. Jill shows you unique and interesting ideas for floral designs. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

Episode 11 – Lavender Farm

In this week’s episode of Fresh Cut, Jill looks at creating designs using Lavender. We get a sneak peak behind the scenes and learn how Lavender is farmed. Fresh Cut, only on The Home Channel.

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