GIFTS THAT’LL GROW

SEEDS For the couple looking to save money but still wanting to go green, seed packets can make great favors for your guests. Be sure to include a little tutorial with your packets for your less gardensavvy friends.

POTTED FLOWERS

Instead of cut flower arrangements that perish all too quickly, small flowering plants can be grouped on the reception tables to create colorful, ecologically responsible centerpieces.

Gifts That’ll Grow on Them Plants & Seeds as Wedding Favors

Wedding favors leave a lasting impression on your guests. Why not give them something to remember you every time they see it? A beautiful addition to any home, plants are eco-friendly and will continue to grow with your friends and family with each passing day.

As an extra bonus, these favors can be arranged at the reception to double as wedding décor and save on expenses. At the end of the event, invite your guests to take one with them and display it in their homes, or plant it in their gardens as a permanent keepsake of your special day. BAMBOO According to ancient Chinese tradition, these plants bring luck to the bearer, and their energy is determined by their stalk number. One stalk means prosperity, two means love, and three means happiness, long life, and wealth. (NOTE: Four brings bad luck!) HERBS Select an aromatic herb that will look nice displayed throughout your event and be useful when taken home by your guests. Even better, select a variety of herbs that will look nice and be useful, then let your guests take their pick. By Michele Robert Poche

SUCCULENTS One of the most popular trends in home gardening today is succulents, such as cacti or aeoniums. They’re hardy and require very little maintenance, so they’re perfect for everyone, even the garden-challenged.

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