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Deck the Halls Create a holiday winter planter to dazzle up your doorway. BY MARKWELL LYON AND SHAUNA RUDD PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRENDA LAKEMAN; STYLING BY VALERIE LOSETH
THE COLD REALITY in Alberta is that
we can’t enjoy our outdoor gardens with the ground frozen under several feet of snow. But winter doesn’t have to be a buzzkill for gardeners and plant lovers —‘tis the season for winter planters. With boughs of cedar, pine cones, winter berries, and cheerful bows and ornaments, a winter planter is a fun and creative project that’s easy to do. Plus, it brings colour and life to your porch or front entry, brightening up the monochromatic winter landscape. We turned to Valerie Loseth at the Wheelbarrow Gardener and Florist for inspiration and how-to on creating a winter planter that comes alive with festive foliage.
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