It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday decorating, especially if you want to do something different—something alive.
Plan ahead so that when December rolls around, you’re ready. Of course, you never have to convince a gardener to think twice about what to do next! We’re always looking at catalogues and websites and visiting garden centers, planning for next season.
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Rosemary Topiary
Rosemary is a tall, upright, fragrant herb used fresh or dried in cooking. Start a plant now and by Christmas you’ll have a small topiary tree to decorate the mantel or table. Keep in mind that if you live in a colder climate, you’ll want to bring the plant indoors if the temperature drops below 30 degrees.
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Herb Napkin Rings
Add fragrance to the holiday dinner table with herb napkin rings. Plant aromatic herbs such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, lavender and sage. Be sure to look for established plants to get an adequate harvest this winter. This project uses fresh herbs—no drying necessary. It’s festive, colorful and green—perfect for a Christmas table.
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Living Christmas Tree
Plant a small evergreen in a container to bring in and decorate in December. Not only are living trees eco-friendly, but the fragrance is wonderful. Depending on the variety and how fast it grows, a living tree can remain in the pot for several years. When it outgrows the container, plant it in your yard for many years of shade, beauty and a home for the birds.
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Baby’s Breath Christmas Tree Ornaments
Baby’s Breath (Gypsophilia) has pretty, delicate white flowers and is used fresh or dried in bouquets and floral arrangements. It grows rather quickly and can bloom within four to six weeks……….
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Get a head start with your plants during late summer and fall to be ready by December. Look for mature plants rather than seedlings so that they’ll grow in time, and then wow your family and guests with living holiday decorations this coming season!
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