How to make a Christmas wreath

You will need

Secateurs
Twiggy stems from the garden
Sprigs of conifer, holly or any other evergreen foliage
Cones, dried flowerheads, seedheads, slices of dried orange or any other decoration you choose
Ribbon for decoration

Do it: late-November - December

Takes just: 1 hour

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Overview

Christmas wreath decorations can be made simply from bundles of twigs pruned from your garden and can be left undecorated if coloured stemmed willow or dogwood is used. For a more traditional look, cover the framework with sprigs of evergreen foliage and anything else that takes your fancy.

How to do it

Bundle straight twiggy growth together to form a basic ring. Use garden string, raffia, wire or strong stems cut from climbers to bind the twigs. Continue this binding technique to add sprigs of conifer, holly and other evergreen foliage, as well as any other decorations you choose.