Winter is host to many favourite pass times and the delicious smells that accompany them – baking, cooking and most importantly making wreaths and winter arrangements.
Last week I had the pleasure of presenting to a great group of people at Red Hill Library in Hamilton. We covered a number of topics related to container gardening and I demonstrated how to create a winter arrangement. The smell of fresh cut pine and cedar filled the room and although it was one of the last 15°C days of the year we all left feeling the holiday spirit, excited to break out our winter décor. At the end of the program we had a draw and someone got to take home the finished product.
As the snow begins falling outside and colder temperatures takeover it can be hard to find enjoyment outside. I encourage everyone to experiment with an urn and some fresh greens – it’s a great way to lift the winter blues and send a surge of holiday spirit through the soul of even the grumpiest of grinches.
### Tips to consider:
– When choosing your greens make sure there is no browning on the tips of the needles or cedar leaves, the freshest bunches will still have sticky sap on the cuts
– Start with the thriller (the tallest piece in the middle) then work to cover the brim of the container and the soil, finishing with the filler and the ornaments
– Take a few breaks to step back and assess how your arrangement is coming along. A new perspective will help keep it balanced
– Keep your container watered until the soil freezes, once frozen it should remain green until the spring thaw
– Your arrangement is for you to enjoy so do what you think looks great. There’s no such thing as a bad arrangement, as long as you like it!
*Post contributed by Kate Mayne, Business Development Manager*
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