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Let it Grow – A Gardeners Christmas
By Marion Dalley personal.
Beyond cut greenery, living
he intersection of gardening and
plants play a central role. The
TChristmas offers a fascinating
classic Poinsettia, with its vibrant
narrative of tradition, symbolism,
red leaves, is the number one
and cultural evolution. Long before
indoor plant sold around Christmas,
the advent of Christianity, evergreen
bringing a splash of warmth to
plants and trees that remained
any room. For those seeking an
vibrant through the harsh winter
alternative to a large, cut tree, a
held special meaning for people,
living Christmas tree, such as a
symbolizing hope and renewal.
Norfolk Pine or a creatively pruned
Today, this ancient connection
rosemary plant shaped like a
endures, offering a myriad of ways
bonsai, can be a charming addition.
for the modern gardener to infuse
Decorated with miniature lights and
the festive season with a personal,
ornaments, these plants can then be
natural touch.
nurtured and potentially planted in
For the dedicated gardener, the yard after the season is over,
Christmas isn’t just about artificial a true testament to the gardener’s
decorations and crowded shops; passion of growth and longevity.
it’s an opportunity to celebrate
Even the garden itself can be
the winter garden’s quiet beauty
part of the celebration. Decorate Photo Submitted
and bring its elements indoors.
outdoor spaces with evergreen
The process often begins with a
planters featuring winter favourites
simple wander through the frosty
like hellebore and wintergreen. Use
landscape, clippers in hand,
foraging for material to create lights to highlight pathways and of winter. It reminds us that even the renewal of spring.
unique decorations. Evergreens trees, creating a magical atmosphere when the ground is frozen, the Merry Christmas to all; wishing
like fir, spruce, and juniper provide for passersby. Deciduous holly spirit of life endures, waiting for you a peaceful and prosperous
provides intense red color in the
the essential structure and that 2026.
garden and also serves as a vital
unmistakable, evocative pine scent.
food source for native birds in Continued from page 7 “I’m still busy fishing tournaments
Sprigs of holly with their bright red
winter. for both walleye and bass, fishing
berries, or ivy with its architectural walk some shoreline, there’s lots of for fun, and of course introducing
foliage, add classic festive colours. After Christmas, the connection it in our area, and cast out. Enjoy the grandkids to this sport while
to the garden continues. Rather than the outdoors and unstress from
These foraged materials can creating memories,” said Richer.
be transformed into a variety of sending a natural tree to a landfill, it the busy schedule. I’m a member For Richer, fishing is as much
decorations. Simple wreaths for can be repurposed in myriad ways: of The Cornwall Lunker Club, a
the front door, crafted with weaved placed in the backyard as a bird fishing outdoors club where we help about connection as it is about
vine branches and accented with feeder, chipped for mulch, or even different organizations and show the catch. Connection to nature,
dried hydrangeas or rose fruits sunk into a pond to create a fish newcomers the tricks of the trade,” to community, and to family.
Richer is eager to see more people
harvested in summer, offer a habitat. The trunk can be used as a said Richer. discover that same sense of calm
welcoming, rustic charm. Garlands natural trellis for climbing plants in His work with the club is all about and camaraderie, whether they are
draped along bannisters or across the spring, or drilled with holes to passing on skills and a sense of looking to learn the basics or join a
the fireplace mantle create a warm, create a pollinator hotel, providing respect for the outdoors to the next local club.
natural look, inviting a sense of habitat for beneficial insects. generation. Richer is still a regular
holiday gathering. The creative Gardening at Christmas is more on the local tournament scene, He encourages curious fishers
possibilities are endless, allowing than decoration; it’s an act of but these days some of his most with questions or looking for
for individual expression that mindfulness and connection to the meaningful moments come when he information on the club to please
is both sustainable and deeply earth’s cycles, even in the depths has young company in the boat. reach out fflricher28@gmail.com.
