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A Very Herbal Christmas Wreath

A Very Herbal Christmas Wreath

  • katieelizabeth28@hotmail.co.uk' by Katie
  • December 20, 2015
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For the past 3 years I have foraged and made my own Christmas wreath to hang on the front door, it’s the start of a tradition which I would love to aim to keep. However this year was a little last minute and I had to use what we had growing in the back garden instead of foraging in the New Forest like I usually do.

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I’ll admit there wasn’t much to choose from but luckily the bay tree needed a huge trim which turned out to be perfect really! I used green florist wire to attach the branches together, creating a circle of the thicker branches so they were nice and strong and didn’t break or bend too much. After spending about 20 minutes playing around with the branches and wire I managed to get a rough circle that I was happy with, I then simply weaved some of the longer stems which were poking off in funny directions around the circle of branches. There were a few gaps so I added a few small branches of bay to bulk it out a little and then used some natural twine to loop around the wreath so I could hang it up. To finish it all off I found and added a few fennel seed heads and ta-da… A very simple, rustic herbal wreath which I am actually rather pleased with. It’s now hanging on the front door looking (and smelling) lovely 🙂

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5 thoughts on “A Very Herbal Christmas Wreath”

  1. ajoyfulcottage@gmail.com'Nancy on December 20, 2015 at 4:49 pm said:

    I love this, Katie. Natural elements used in Christmas decorating are so special. You’re so fortunate it have a Bay tree. I like the fennel seeds added in. Well done. I have pinned this to my Christmas board. Have a happy Christmas! ~ Nancy

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    • katieelizabeth28@hotmail.co.uk'Katie on December 20, 2015 at 11:14 pm said:

      Thank you Nancy 🙂 Oh I’m a little obsessed with Pinterest too! Merry Christmas

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  2. lynnesgarden@rocketmail.com'Lynne on December 20, 2015 at 6:24 pm said:

    What a lovely wreath! A reminder at Christmas time that the best and most treasured abundance we have comes from nature. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones..

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    • katieelizabeth28@hotmail.co.uk'Katie on December 20, 2015 at 11:12 pm said:

      Thank you Lynne and I agree. Sometimes the most simplistic things are the prettiest 🙂 Merry Christmas to you too

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  3. Njmccutcheon@charter.net'Nancy on December 22, 2015 at 2:35 pm said:

    Katie, you have inspired me! While I don’t have a bay tree, I do have a Russian olive shrub with lovely silvery leaves in need of a trim. It won’t smell as heavenly as your wonderful wreath, but I think it will pretty. Love to read your posts! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

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