Cut evergreen stems form a foundation for winter decorations that can be accented with dried flowers, festive berries and ornaments. By Abby Lapides (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener Winter 2019 issue) Cut evergreen stems form a foundation for winter decorations that can be accented with dried flowers, festive berries and ornaments. Many of the common trees
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Some of our favorite plants for the garden can be enjoyed indoors and then planted outside after the holiday season. By Jennifer Schamber [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener Nov/Dec 2016 issue.] The holiday decorating season is upon us and many gardeners would love to extend the gardening season as long as possible. One easy way is
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Fresh greens and natural materials mixed with a little sparkle can give your holiday decor a fresh look this year! By Steffie Littlefield [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener Nov/Dec 2016 issue.] Thanksgiving is upon us and the holiday season will come screaming in faster than you can redecorate your home. Having worked for twenty years in
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The holiday decorating season is upon us and many gardeners would love to extend the gardening season as long as possible. One easy way is to bring the outdoors in and, with some easy tips, some of our favorite plants for the garden can be enjoyed indoors and then planted outside after the holiday season. By Jennifer Schamber (This article
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Mid-summer to late fall is the season to harvest vines to make a vine wreath or two. Although you can buy grapevine wreaths quite readily, if you have access to your own vines, why not try making your own? By Steffie Littlefield (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener November/December 2015.) What to use: Mid-summer to late fall
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Holiday Decorating can be an opportunity to use fresh materials and give the outside and inside of your home a new look for the winter. By Steffie Littlefield (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener November/December 2015) Holiday Decorating can be an opportunity to use fresh materials and give the outside and inside of your home a new
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Holiday gift plants are fun to give and a joy to receive. By the time the holidays roll around, many gardeners are already longing for the smell of foliage greens and the glories of their flowers. By Barbara Perry Lawton This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener December 2010 issue. Holiday gift plants are fun to give and
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How about a Tropical Island Christmas? It can be a lot of fun to remember your favorite tropical destination, then apply a Christmas theme. (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener Nov/Dec 2011 issue) Text and Photos By Ellen Barredo How about a Tropical Island Christmas? It can be a lot of fun to remember your favorite tropical
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I like to use indoor foliage to provide the fall seasonal color. (This article was first published in the Gateway Gardener November 2010 issue.) By Ellen Barredo I find the calendar once again flipped open to the month of November and again the yearly thought crosses my mind …Decorate for the Harvest. With the kids long grown I seldom haul
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Ferns can be striking specimens in the home and work beautifully when displayed with poinsettias for the Holiday Season. By Ellen Barredo (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener December 2009 issue) When you first see a fern, it is graceful and delicate experience. The fronds from species to species are unique in size, texture, and color. They
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