By Mindy McIntosh-Shetter

Creating a living, herbal wreath is a great way of welcoming spring and a unique way of getting a jump-start on the growing season.

To begin the process, first acquire the needed supplies.

These include a wire wreath form, spagnham moss, an all-purpose soil with a slow-release fertilizer, fishing line, scissors, a pencil, and assorted potted herbs.

To begin this process, place the wire wreath form on a flat surface with the open side of the wreath facing upward. Begin to line the wreath form with spagnham moss making sure to have a layer of it that falls over the edge of the wreath. This layer will later be pulled up and over the soil to form an envelope.

Once the spagnham moss layer has been laid down, place Read the rest of this entry »

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 »