Garden of Grandeur

Many of us forget that we have all the supplies necessary to create glorious, personalized wreaths in our garden. What could be more perfect as a garden decoration, than a garden wreath of coordinating vines and flowers. Plus, it is entirely up to you as to how easy or difficult a project this becomes.

If you are looking for a casual, loosely woven wreath, then you can expect the preparation of the wreath to be amazingly simple. Just collect 2 vines, 3 to 10 feet in length, and the greater portion of the task is done. Loosely coil the first vine three times, then weave the remaining portion through the coil. Finish by tucking the tail end in, and start weaving the second vine from a different section of the wreath and tuck the tail end in at another point. The amount of detail, and time spent from this point on will be determined by the articles you work into the wreath.

Now, if you are looking to make something more formal, the first difference is in the way you coil and weave. You should coil and weave tighter. Then, you should repeat the coil and weave process 3 to four times, instead of just two. Then, add ribbons, flowers, ornaments, pinecones, pinwheels, well you get the idea.

In sum, as you can see, a basic wreath can be simple and free to make. Children love this project, and enjoy seeing their creation hanging proudly in the garden. Enjoy!