As a result of the very wet weather over the last few months, I still haven’t got around to planting the spring-flowering bulbs that I bought months ago. Is it too late to do it now? — EM, Kerry
05.11.2023 - 09:47 / gardeningknowhow.com
Use your garden’s rich bounty to create Thanksgiving table decor ideas that will enhance the occasion with natural textures and fall colors.
Gather lush foliage, vibrant berries, seasonal flowers, seed heads, nuts, and fruit and vegetables from your yard – or forage for them on autumn walks.
There are so many opportunities to get creative with natural Thanksgiving decor, from DIY craft projects to Thanksgiving flower decor, or just displaying simple foliage.
A Thanksgiving centerpiece from the garden is a great place to start, and will set the scene for dinner guests. Don’t forget little flourishes, such as place setting decorations, and embrace the opportunity to add sprigs of foliage wherever you can.
Whether serving up Thanksgiving in the garden or feasting indoors, these natural Thanksgiving table decor ideas will help you to create a memorable celebratory scene that will impress your guests.
This fabulous woodland-inspired centerpiece combines lush foliage and feathery moss with rustic pinecones.
To recreate it, choose a large, shallow bowl that will allow the design to be seen at its fullest. Fill the base with moss – if you don’t have any in your yard, it can be purchased from garden centers or florists.
You will need to pack it in quite tightly in order to secure the candles in place – otherwise you could affix them to the base of the bowl using a little melted wax.
Next, add your pinecones – around a dozen should be enough – ensuring a good spread across the centerpiece.
Finally, loosely drape sprigs of foliage across the top and around the sides of the bowl. The trick is to make it look organic rather than perfectly symmetrical, as if it had naturally grown that way, for an enchanted woodland feel.
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As a result of the very wet weather over the last few months, I still haven’t got around to planting the spring-flowering bulbs that I bought months ago. Is it too late to do it now? — EM, Kerry
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