Christmastime is Wreathtime

The Greenfield Garden Club held its wreath-making workshop last evening at Chapley’s Garden in Deerfield. Linda Tyler knew what she was doing and helped all the rest of us who didn’t.

Chapleys provided all manner of greenery from blue spruce to euonymus, rose hips, pine cones and I don’t know what all – except that a lot of different and unique wreaths were being created all around me.

Karen Helbig and I were working side by side. She was a novice, like me, but somehow her result was more impressive than mine.

Karen was a good sport and took this photo of me, trying not to laugh or look too embarrassed.

I did get some good tips for improving my second wreath which I will form on a wire coathanger.

* Make a generous ‘hand’ of greenery, the handfuls of green branches that will be wired tightly, hand by hand around the wire form – or coathanger.  The ‘hands’ don’t have to be long, but they should include several small branches.

* Different types of greenery can be used in a single ‘hand’. The differing textures can make the wreath more interesting and attractive.

* You can use the greenery right side up, or occasionally turn a branch over for a contrast in color.

* Pine cones can have a wire twisted around the base of the cone, as low as possible, and these can be wired onto the wreath for decoration.

* Essential note: make sure you tie a colored string or ribbon around your finishing loop, or you will never find it again!

I’m so happy to be a member of the Greeenfield Garden Club, where I find friendship and information, and a way to provide service to the community. For more information about the club logon on to the website which includes beautiful photos from last year’s garden tour.

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6 Comments

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  By Kara, November 20, 2009 @ 3:04 pm

  It must have smelled so good!
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  By Tinky, November 20, 2009 @ 3:48 pm

  I think your wreath looks wonderful! This is such a fun idea–although of course I’ll be buying one again this year. Maybe NEXT year…….
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  By Anna/Flowergardengirl, November 21, 2009 @ 3:03 am

  Ok, well that’s good…now if you practice…..at least you had fun and if you eat right and get strong there is always next year
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  By admin, November 21, 2009 @ 9:00 am

  The fragrance was heavenly, and I am going to have fun – and practice – and have another wreath – this year. If wreaths have to be bought I think there are lots of places selling wreaths to fund Good Works.
  Pat
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  By Kate, November 25, 2009 @ 3:36 pm

  Your wreath has character – just like you. I love it!
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  By Richard, January 30, 2010 @ 1:24 pm

  All the wreaths were made with love and all had a character of there own. Everyone should be proud of their wreaths. See you next year.

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