Seed Wreaths

By Cindy Naas

Many homes display a beautiful floral wreath on the front door, a cheerful way to greet guests and family alike.

Hanging a seed wreath can be just as attractive and will please both guests and birds, too.

Here are simple instructions for making a pretty seed wreath for your local birds.

You will need:

• 1 wire wreath form (do not use a foam form)
• fresh grapevine or Virginian creeper
• 2-3 small ears of corn
• several sprays of millet (pet stores carry these)
• sunflower seeds
• dried fruit such as cranberries, raisins, apricots, apple slices
• fresh cranberries
• about 10 small pine cones Read the rest of this entry »