Friday, December 13, 2013

Trending on Gardenista: The Mysteries of Mistletoe and More

Over on Gardenista, Kendra explains the history of mistletoe (did you know the Druids and Vikings considered it sacred?), Michelle chooses gifts for the armchair gardener, and Justine decks her halls with foraged plants made glamorous. Read on for more:


Mistletoe Tree Gardenista


Above: Kendra pays a visit to Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire, to investigate the mysteries of mistletoe.


Piet Oudolf Book Gardenista


Above: Gifts for the armchair gardener? Michelle's got you covered (her favorite book of the season is Piet Oudolf's Planting: A New Perspective).


Chartreuse Christmas Gardenista


Above: Erin, our small-space urban dweller, created a two-dimensional wreath using prigs of kumquat, cedar, dark green pine , foil tape in brass, and colorful washi tape.


White Sage Incense Gardenista


Above: Erin also shares her techniques for creating the illusion of a Christmas tree via scent.


Gilded Holiday Decor Gardenista


Above: Justine decked her halls with foraged plants from her "withered yard" and a little gold paint—cheap and easy.






from Remodelista http://www.remodelista.com/posts/trending-on-gardenista-top-5-posts-this-week-diy-edition

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