http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/ Gardening: from a West Coast, urban, organic perspective. Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/comment-page-1/#comment-450488 Beth Brockmann Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:49:06 +0000 http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/#comment-450488 I foraged for my greens in the woods near my home -- obtained some varieties of branches of pine, holly, etc along with some bunches of magnolia leaves, and made a tear-drop shape without the frame. Turned out lovely - have it out on my porch so there's no fire hazard if it gets dry. Then I will just toss it and make another one! I foraged for my greens in the woods near my home — obtained some varieties of branches of pine, holly, etc along with some bunches of magnolia leaves, and made a tear-drop shape without the frame. Turned out lovely – have it out on my porch so there’s no fire hazard if it gets dry. Then I will just toss it and make another one!

]]> http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/comment-page-1/#comment-431888 Julia Ebel Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:52:23 +0000 http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/#comment-431888 I just stumbled on you wreath-making entry. Each year, I have made my own thrifty evergreen wreath, using only a coat hanger reshaped into a circle, wire, and either boxwood from my yard or fir from the bottom limbs of our Christmas tree. Readers may be interested not only in the process but also in my book Mama's Wreaths, draws culturally from wreath making in Southern Appalachia--an East Coast perspectiv with a universal message. The skill has been passed along among women who have drawn from the land's resources. This fragrant story unfolds in a garland of free verse poems and reminds us of the way we touch each other with joy, even when we never meet. End notes give background for the story and instructions on making a simple wreath. For ages 8 to 108. The book is available on amazon.com. Read more about it and my other books at www.juliaebel.com Keep your own traditions, your own skills, and your own stories—pass them along! I just stumbled on you wreath-making entry. Each year, I have made my own thrifty evergreen wreath, using only a coat hanger reshaped into a circle, wire, and either boxwood from my yard or fir from the bottom limbs of our Christmas tree.
Readers may be interested not only in the process but also in my book Mama’s Wreaths, draws culturally from wreath making in Southern Appalachia–an East Coast perspectiv with a universal message. The skill has been passed along among women who have drawn from the land’s resources. This fragrant story unfolds in a garland of free verse poems and reminds us of the way we touch each other with joy, even when we never meet. End notes give background for the story and instructions on making a simple wreath. For ages 8 to 108.
The book is available on amazon.com. Read more about it and my other books at http://www.juliaebel.com
Keep your own traditions, your own skills, and your own stories—pass them along!

]]> http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/comment-page-1/#comment-304581 Ten simple, handmade holiday gift ideas | EcoMinima Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:28:49 +0000 http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/#comment-304581 [...] $70 and $100 if you bought them from a commercial florist. The beautiful Heavy Petal has excellent step-by-step, illustrated directions to get you [...] [...] $70 and $100 if you bought them from a commercial florist. The beautiful Heavy Petal has excellent step-by-step, illustrated directions to get you [...]

]]> http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/comment-page-1/#comment-226981 Stevie Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:01:24 +0000 http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/#comment-226981 Lovely post! I jut did this a few days ago but I used a grapevine wreath as the base and it was fast and easy. Your photos are wonderful! Lovely post! I jut did this a few days ago but I used a grapevine wreath as the base and it was fast and easy. Your photos are wonderful!

]]> http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/comment-page-1/#comment-71970 Ten Elegant, Inexpensive Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas | Lighter Footstep Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:32:08 +0000 http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/#comment-71970 [...] $70 and $100 if you bought them from a commercial florist. The beautiful Heavy Petal has excellent step-by-step, illustrated directions to get you [...] [...] $70 and $100 if you bought them from a commercial florist. The beautiful Heavy Petal has excellent step-by-step, illustrated directions to get you [...]

]]> http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/comment-page-1/#comment-44532 Heavy Petal: Gardening: from a West Coast, urban, organic perspective. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:14:52 +0000 http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/#comment-44532 [...] not too late to make an evergreen wreath. This step-by-step guide shows you [...] [...] not too late to make an evergreen wreath. This step-by-step guide shows you [...]

]]> http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/comment-page-1/#comment-27933 Joon43 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:46:36 +0000 http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/#comment-27933 Thanx for the great idea. I am going out evergreen hunting today! Thanx for the great idea. I am going out evergreen hunting today!

]]> http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/comment-page-1/#comment-10001 How to: make an evergreen wreath « busy little christmas elf Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:45:22 +0000 http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/#comment-10001 [...] October 16, 2008 by busylittleelf [ A beautiful post, here's the link to the original site: http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/] [...] [...] October 16, 2008 by busylittleelf [ A beautiful post, here's the link to the original site: http://heavypetal.ca/archives/2005/12/how-to-make-an-evergreen-wreath/ [...]

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