Christmas
Christmas, a time of joy, warmth, and festive spirit, often intertwines with the garden in delightful ways. From the quintessential Christmas tree, adorned with twinkling lights, to the fragrant wreaths made of evergreens, garden elements become integral to the Yuletide ambiance.
This section dives into the festive fusion of garden and Christmas, offering insights into selecting the perfect tree, crafting natural decorations, and even growing seasonal plants that add to the holiday cheer. Whether you’re looking to introduce a touch of nature to your festive decor or exploring garden-themed gift ideas, embrace the garden’s bounty this Christmas for a celebration that’s both radiant and rooted.
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21 stocking stuffers for gardeners
Small gifts gardeners use every week, from pruning snips and a leather holster to seed packets, plant labels, and a soil thermometer. Every one fits…
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Gifts for new gardeners
The best gifts for someone starting their first garden: a few good tools, seeds that cannot fail, a book worth reading, and the gear that…
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Why this festive season, wreath-making is the new Christmas craft party
As the festive season rolls around, we all start to feel the pull of cherished traditions and the excitement of creating new ones. This year,…
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15+ gifts for plant lovers
The best gifts for plant lovers are tools, pots, books, and kits they will use on real plants. Houseplant collectors and outdoor gardeners both want…
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10 wooden Christmas ornaments
Wooden Christmas ornaments are a beautiful way to decorate your holiday tree each year. Whether they are homemade or bought from the store, they look…
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10 peppermint Christmas decor ideas
There are tons of great ideas you can use to make a peppermint collection in your home. Use candy canes or look-alikes to decorate your…
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10 gingerbread Christmas decor ideas
There’s nothing like the delicious smell of gingerbread to get you into the holiday spirit! Not only is gingerbread a tasty Christmas treat, but it…
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Paperwhites for Christmas
What’s Christmas without Paperwhites!? These cheery mini daffodils are among the most popular indoor plants for the holidays. Growing Paperwhites for Christmas is an easy…
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Rosemary Christmas tree
Rosemary has been used to decorate and symbolize the holidays for thousands of years. As the popularity of mini Christmas trees increases, so does the…
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21 Christmas plants
Christmas plants either bloom over the holidays or decorate the house in December. The classics are poinsettia, Christmas cactus, amaryllis, paperwhites, holly, and mistletoe. Many…
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Mini Christmas tree guide
The “mini Christmas tree” is this year’s must-have Christmas decor trend. Fortunately, there are quite a few options to choose from in terms of the…
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Polymer clay Christmas ornaments
Polymer clay Christmas ornaments are an easy, enjoyable Christmas craft project. The little discs of oven-dried clay hang beautifully off the Christmas tree and can…
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14 Christmas herbs
Hoping for a holiday filled with festive herbs and spices? Here are 14 of the best Christmas herbs to grow and enjoy, as well as…
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20+ twig ornaments
Dreaming of turning your home into a magical Christmas wonderland? These twig ornaments are simple to make with little sticks and branches and are perfect…
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12 DIY Christmas ornaments
It’s the most magical time of the year to make your own Christmas ornaments! Here are 12 ideas for DIY Christmas ornaments for your family…
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DIY photo cube ornament
This photo cube ornament was such a fun Christmas craft! It’s inspired by one of our family’s favorite tree ornaments. My parents’ friends made us…
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Paper house ornaments
These paper house ornaments were a lovely little holiday craft to do while the snow was blanketing our neighborhood last weekend. Simple yet elegant, these…
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Popsicle stick sled ornaments
These popsicle stick sled ornaments are adorable! Here’s how to make your own tiny wooden sleigh ornaments using popsicle sticks and glue. They’re easier than…
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DIY mitten ornaments
These cute DIY mitten ornaments are absolutely gorgeous on the Christmas tree! They are made of felted fabric with a pretty embroidered snowflake and finished…
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DIY cookie cutter ornaments
These cookie-cutter ornaments are the perfect way to remember a family trip, garden harvest, or another wonderful memory at Christmas time. DIY cookie-cutter Christmas ornaments…
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17 types of glass Christmas ornaments
Glass Christmas ornaments are a stunning addition to traditional holiday decor. Here are some of the best classic types of glass tree ornaments to add…
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Wood bead and felt ball ornaments
This DIY tutorial shows how to make simple wood & felt ball ornaments. These handmade Scandinavian Christmas ornaments are perfect for modern Christmas decor (and…
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How to make a felt pom pom garland
Felt pom poms are easy to make with wool, and they can be strung together to make a super cute felt ball garland. Make your…
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How to make twig reindeer
Twig reindeer are so cute! They’re definitely up there in my all-time favorite Christmas crafts. Making Christmas twig reindeer is actually pretty easy if you’ve…
