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How to Create a Thanksgiving Cornucopia Using Items From Your Garden

Deck out your Thanksgiving decor by pulling items right from your backyard. 

• Survey the Plant Life 

Examine your garden. Consider a native-plant Thanksgiving cornucopia. Gourds don’t always have to be the shining stars. 

• Pick Varied Sizes 

Use gardening shears to cut the plants that you want for your project. Be sure to move around the garden for a good variety. 

• Line up the Items 

Place your cut items on a table. Add more items to the mix if the sizes aren’t varied enough. 

• Prep the Foam 

Trim a piece of crafting foam to fit your Thanksgiving cornucopia. Some people moisten certain parts of the foam if you plan on adding fresh flowers. 

• Arrange the Large Items 

Use floral picks to position the large items at the front end of the foam. 

• Angle the Medium-Sized Items 

Add small apples and baby artichokes, for example, around the larger items by using floral picks again. 

• Add in the Small Plants 

Continue to fill in the foam around the large- and medium-sized items with smaller specimens. 

• Fill in the Gaps with Flowers and Stems 

Your Thanksgiving decor is complete when you can’t see the foam anymore. Achieve this final touch with long-stemmed wildflowers from your home.

If you’d like to add even more to your garden landscaping, contact Evergreen Landscaping today.