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Making an Entrance

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:09:38 -0800

Carolyn Jones

There’s still time for one last garden adventure! Assemble boughs and buds, pots and props, greens and glitter to decorate your front entrance.

Unwrapping Christmas History

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:28:34 -0800

Lisa Nguyen

Some traditions have stood the test of time and remain constant symbols of “the holidays”—but how did they come about?

Create a Holiday Wreath

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:36:46 -0700

By Kathleen Freimond

Having a wreath on your door is a sure sign of holiday hospitality. Here we provide tips on how to craft a beautiful grapevine wreath.

Festive Flair: Homemade Holiday Gifts

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:56:45 -0700

by Kathleen Freimond

Light up the season with simple homemade gifts and decorative delights from your garden. This article links to other resources for holiday gift-making and giving.

Make A Herbal Wreath

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:27:29 -0800

By Sheena Adams

A fresh herbal wreath is a lovely way to welcome guests to your home over the holidays. Hang it on the front door and enjoy its beauty and fragrance.

Fresh from the garden: Holiday Wreaths

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:32:26 -0800

By Sharon Hanna

Every year, the UBC Botanical Garden's volunteers assemble hundreds of stunning wreaths to celebrate the festive season

Make a Red-Hot Wreath

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 15:04:11 -0800

By Kathleen Freimond

Here's a hot idea! Tie four or five red or green chilies together to make bundles and then attach to a 25-cm (10-inch) wire frame covered with evergreen foliage. This is a long-lasting wreath - in fact it gets more interesting as the chilies age and dry.

Make a Leaf Wreath

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 13:16:57 -0800

By Kathleen Freimond

Nature creates the colours of Christmas in this leafy wreath (opposite). Fallen oak leaves in shades of red and orange are massed together to make this decoration.

Create Unique Holiday Wreaths

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 10:56:12 -0800

By Kathleen Freimond

The symbol of natural harmony, the circle is the ideal accent for the festive season.

Make a Red Wreath

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 09:13:20 -0800

Create your own version of this striking, monochromatic wreath with some favourite berries.