WOULD you like to make your own Christmas wreath this year (2021)?
Trudy Hendy from Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm at Middle Hill Farm in Langford Budville, Somerset, offers free advice to ensure your wreath looks like it’s been professionally made.
Trudy explained: “Due to another turbulent year caused by COVID-19, we expect lots of people will be really looking forward to Christmas and will be very excited to start decorating their homes this year.
“My wreaths are perfect for anyone who simply wants to have a go at making their own but haven’t been sure where to start or had the time previously to have a go.”
Here are Trudy’s tips on creating a foliage wreath:
- Use fresh foliage to make your wreath last longer, anything green will do. And always remember to wear gloves to protect your hands from potential rashes, cuts and scratches.
- Different foliage also makes the wreath look more interesting. Holly with berries gives a lovely effect.
- The wreath can be made using a wire ring. You can order these online if you need to. Use a pair of gloves to protect your hands and a sharp pair of secateurs will make the job easier.
- Gather six to eight pieces of foliage together. Cut to six-seven inches long. Place into the wire ring and wire into place. Do not cut the wire. The next bunch needs to be placed over the stems of the first bunch to give a fuller effect. Continue all the way around until it looks full.
- For decorating, any theme can be used. For a traditional wreath, a red bow can be either placed on the top or the bottom of the wreath. This can be wired on. Pine cones, teasels, baubles, orange slices, lime slices, cinnamon sticks and small glass decorations will need to be glued on with a glue gun or again wire can be used. Plastic berries can be used if your holly has no berries. To be more sustainable and eco-conscious, you could use vintage decorations such as baubles or old tinsel and even cinnamon sticks from your cooking cupboards, really get creative with it.
- Once you have finished your creation place it outside immediately. This will keep your wreath lasting longer. Regularly spray lightly with a fine mist to keep it looking fresh.
Trudy is more than happy to chat to anyone who would like any more free advice, please email her on info@langfordlakes.co.uk.
Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, which is well-known for its home grown, freshly cut Christmas trees, is a family run farm located close to the nature reserve Langford Heathfield, a mile outside of Langford Budville in Somerset.
The farm is owned and run by Reg and his wife Ann and their two sons and daughters-in-law, Shaun, Trudy, Nick and Clare. The family has been growing and selling Christmas trees for more than 20 years.
Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm will be planning to open the Christmas shop on Saturday, November 13 where a small selection of Christmas trees will be available. The full range of trees from the barn will be on offer from Saturday, November 20.
For more information about the farm, please visit www.langfordlakes.co.uk, follow the company on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/LangfordLakes or log on to www.facebook.com/LangfordLakesChristmasTreeFarm/.
