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Christmas Decorations From The Garden

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Yesterday I mentioned getting my first poinsettia of the season. Today I want to talk about other living decorations for the holidays. Last year I found small live Christmas wreaths (about 6 to 10 inches across) and used them as centerpieces. I put a nice red candle in the center and decorated the greenery with small ribbons and tiny red glass balls. It looked pretty good if I do say so myself and cost a lot less than the large premade evergreen 418376_wreath.jpgcenterpieces you can buy. Another great decoration from Mother Nature is the pine cone. Place a handful in a pretty glass bowl with some glass balls and a few sprigs of greenery and you have a pretty centerpiece. You can also use a pretty vase with the same effect. Twigs and berries can also be used. Another idea is to tuck twigs and sprigs of greenery on a mantle and accent with pine cones. Ivy can also be used for wreaths and assorted decorations, and red and white roses and baby’s breath make gorgeous accompaniments. For a little fragrance, take an orange and cover it with cloves, then add a ribbon and hang. Fresh herbs and shiny red apples also add beauty and fragrance.

Don’t forget your houseplants! Large floor specimens can be decorated with small ornaments and even a string or two of tiny white or colored lights. I prefer white. Smaller plants can be grouped together and wrapped with a bow in the color of your choice. With a little creativity and help from the garden, you can have beautiful and natural Christmas decorations for your home!

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Posted in Christmas Plants on November 29th, 2007

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