Holiday Tips: Fresh Greenery Custom Made by Master Gardeners

Holiday Tips

Handmade greenery wreaths and arrangements by McLeod County Mastergardeners to spruce up your home are available by pre-ordering at 320-587-4974 or emailing mcleodmastergardeners@gmail.com
***All proceeds go to community education***
All items are made from fresh and natural greens from the gardeners yards.

Arrived just in time for the New Year! The McLeod County Master Gardeners will again be selling the 2010 Minnesota Gardening Calendar. This award winning calendar is filled with full color photographs and excellent tips for lawn, garden and houseplant care. Available for $10 at the McLeod County Extension Office in Hutchinson 840 Century Ave, 320-587-0770

Soon the holiday season will be upon us. What are the new decorating trends for 2009. According to a recent holiday trade show article.
The new colors for decorating will be blue and silver, white and silver, red and burgundy. If your decorations need a lift consider changing to these colors. The key is simplicity using only those colors and not a lot of extra decorations standing around. Check local flea market stores for items and adapt them to fit your decor. Add a few touches of fresh greenery and you have the holiday all set.

It is to be all about the economy. So more practical gifts or making gifts will be the norm. Most consumers will buy early and buy less.
Shopping the internet for good sales will also be a good place to snatch up deals.
Retailers may be discounting items sooner as well, so if you can wait till later to shop, it will be worth it.