What better tasks for a wintry day than making your very own holiday wreath? All you need are a wreath frame, florist wire, pruners, and some evergreen boughs with which to craft the wreath. A few decorative items such as ribbon, pine cones, berries, or whatever you wish to add to give the wreath a more festive air. Learn the basics of wreath making in this video featuring Fine Gardening senior editor Danielle Sherry.

Supplies

• 10- or 12-inch box wreath frame

• 22-gauge florist wire

• Assorted greens

• Pruners

• Ribbon

• Pine cones and/or berries (optional)

Step-by-step

Step 1: Secure the starting end of the wire to the frame.

Step 2: Cut pieces of assorted greens 6–8 inches long, making small bundles.

Step 3: Wrap the small bundles to the frame using wire.

Step 4: Be sure the last bundle is a bit longer to hide the beginning bundle’s stems.

Step 5: Knot off the end of the wire, and create a loop to hang the wreath (using the excess wire).

Step 6: Make a bow, and secure it to the wreath using more wire.

Step 7: Add berries and/or pine cones for extra flare.

More holiday crafts from the garden:

Allium Winter Solstice Wreath

Holiday Garden Gnome from Evergreen Branches