I have no idea what has caused this ‘flame’ in the garden, but perhaps it really does symbolise the heart of it. I was not aware of the flame while I was working in the garden today, removing and cleaning the bricks from the low retaining wall at the back of one of the bold borders, and it only became evident when I looked at the photos later. Looking at the wider picture, when there was about a third of the wall left to remove and clean, you can see that there is a glass sculpture in the border but, at the time the picture was taken, the sun (and it was a sunny day) was behind me and to my right, so it wasn’t shining through the glass. Curiously, as I perched on my makeshift stool, chipping away at the bricks with my lump hammer and chisel, I found myself thinking of earlier civilisations, chipping away with bones and stones to make their artefacts – so could I perhaps have been joined by ghosts from the distant past, huddled round their fire for warmth…?
DIY Holiday Decor from the Garden
18.12.2023 - 17:20 / gardengatemagazine.com
DIY Holiday Decor from the Garden If you're looking for a budget-friendly way to add decor for the holidays, start by looking in your own garden for seasonal accents! Create your own holiday decor with elements from the garden
Madeline knows how to work her garden magic to spruce up her entryway for the holidays! When late fall rolls around, she takes a stroll through her garden and snips a few dormant vine stems. Then she weaves these stems in and out of her metal porch railing and fence gate to create a base that can be laced with evergreen boughs and painted pinecones. And just in time for the holidays, she decks out her garden-inspired masterpiece with bright berries and sparkling ornaments.
The result? An entryway that's bursting with natural charm and creativity. Madeline's garden-grown decor is a reminder that you can find beauty right in your own backyard. So why not give it a try and let your garden shine this holiday season?
Tip Submitted by Madeline Spurck, IL
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