Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, and sustainability need not detract from that joy. With a little bit of forethought, we can all enjoy a colourful and creative celebration that respects our planet too.
Sarah is a passionate advocate for sustainability, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ she shares some of the most exciting, naturally sourced and low impact ways to decorate your home, festive table and tree, as well as a fantastic guide to creating your own compostable wreath.
In this episode, discover:
- Sustainable ways to create a festive wreath using foraged branches, moss and flowers from the garden
- Whether real trees are a benefit to the environment over faux trees
- Highlights from the winter garden to create beautiful decorations for the table and tree
Products mentioned:
Rosemary 'Foxtail': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosemary-foxtail
Trachelospermum jasminoides:
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Clematis & Wisteria:
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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay':
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Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura':
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Helleborus niger:
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Helleborus x ballardiae 'Maestro':
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Lunaria annua:
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Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum':
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Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation
Allium cristophii:
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Allium schubertii:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii
Briza maxima:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass
Chasmanthium latifolium:
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Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris:
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