Town and Country Blog: Bring the Garden Indoors to the Christmas Table

Thursday, 22 December 2011

Bring the Garden Indoors to the Christmas Table

The big day is almost here. You have wrapped the presents, decorated the house and got the turkey, but have you thought about how you are dressing the dining table on Christmas day?

You can create a simple yet elegant centrepiece for your table by using foliage from your garden. The look is very natural and organic.

Image from http://inspirationforhome.blogspot.com/

Experiment a bit with Fresh fruit, tall sturdy candles and your foliage until you are happy.

I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas!

-- Gemma Dray

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Guy Deakins
(BA Hons, ANC Hort.) began taking an interest in gardening when he was about seven years old. This was not surprising as his family has been involved in the land or working in horticulture for at least four generations. Since 2006, Guy has extended his gardening experience by working on large estate gardens in Surrey and Hertfordshire, eventually earning the title of Head Gardener for the horticulturally important Holland Park in London. www.guydeakinsgardening.com

Jane Dubinski
I grow vegetables rather than plants, although some of my herbs are quite pretty! I would not class myself as an expert but I love my vegetable plot and have nurtured it since moving from London to North Norfolk in 2005. I try to encourage my two sons to join in with the gardening and they help me out - mainly by eating the food we produce. www.oldfriendshipcrafts.blogspot.com

Rob Amey
I am a self-employed gardener and handyman and a keen gardener in my leisure time. I also like experimenting in the kitchen with the fruit and vegetables I’ve grown. I’m always pottering around garden centres buying things for the garden and new gadgets.

Kerry Wilkinson
Kerry works in the Marketing Department at Town & Country and fully admits she knows almost nothing about gardening! She has recently decided to jump in the deep end by replanting a rockery and tending to a raised bed, though her efforts are trial and error and is learning by her mistakes!

Tom Williams
I've always been interested in all aspects of gardening and this has been passed down to me from my grandfather. What I am mainly interested in is nature and wildlife in the garden, encouraging it and providing habitat for native species. My expertise would be water gardening and this is also my current career- I am currently managing an aquatic centre advising on water gardening in general including water plant care. One thing I am very interested is trying to show people that gardening is easy!

Liz Longworth
Liz loves growing her own fruit and veg at home in Blackpool and encourages her children to be part of the experience. Visit her personal blog at http://insideemmasattic.blogspot.com

Holly Rowan Hesson
When not working with her creative social media clients or working on her MA in Contemporary Fine Art, Holly can be found tending her veg garden. She's keen to show people how easily veg growing can fit into a busy lifestyle and small growing spaces! www.hollyrowanhesson.co.uk

Gemma Dray
I love to grow my own and share the passion of eating organically. Each season I am learning something new. I enjoy a colourful garden with interesting decorative features. A garden can be one of the most relaxing places in the world and should be used day and night!

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Thursday, 22 December 2011

Bring the Garden Indoors to the Christmas Table

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