The Autumn Wreath

I like the changing seasons very much, I like the different colours that nature displays, and I like to celebrate how we are moved along the year through the shifting months. Making a seasonal display seems right, a way of bringing nature just a little closer to our home. A wreath takes little artistic talent and can look very homely and inviting hanging on the front door.

First either make a base circle from twigs and stripped branches from any bush or tree which is quite pliable, or in this instance pay a few pounds for a shop bought moss covered base.

Collect lots and lots of plant material from the garden. Believe me, to get it looking dense and cover all the surface takes a surprising amount of greenery, here less is not more! In any case, if you run out, you can always pop outside and top up your supply.

Select stems, seed heads, dried flower heads, even a few fresh flowers that compliment in colour, and tie a selection of these together in bunches using florist wire. Attach to the base by wrapping the wire firmly around it.

Build up the base with lots of small posies, taking a selection of each type of plant material at a time, working in the same direction. You may have to snip the ends of the stems with the leaves and flowerheads, so the bunches sit tidily on the base. Occasionally stand back to check the visual symmetry of the material used.

You can either leave a space to tie a nice ribbon or bow round the wreath, or like me, continue until it is entirely covered with plant material. Shape a little of the florist wire on the reverse of the base to form a loop and hang on the door.

And hey presto, let the sun shine on your creation to welcome friends and strangers alike to your home.

Ha' en dejlig dag!