The festive season is not complete without a beautiful wreath in your home. Spend an afternoon foraging for branches, bright berries and dried seed heads for a truly woodland-inspired wreath. This wreath is fully compostable so it’s great for the environment and you can begin collecting and drying materials as early as you fancy, which makes the perfect excuse for more walks in the woods.
Gather!
Begin by collecting your materials. If you live near a woodland, you’ll find an abundance of foliage, berries and dried stems and seeds perfect for winter wreaths at this time of year; even your garden may offer up some wonderful sprigs. Collect foliage that is long so it can be wrapped and that has bulk to it – pine works well as it looks traditionally festive but will also help to thicken your wreath. Berries are great for adding colour to your creation, and dried clematis vine will work wonderfully for a base. You can also use dried seed heads, pine cones, flowers, feathers and grasses for a rustic look.
