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Let It Grow – Christmas for the Jolly Gardener

By Marion Dalley different colour, or remove that
particular piece. The end result was
here is nothing more enjoyable just perfect!
Tthan seeing all the bright lights Some materials that you should
adorning houses and trees, the be looking for when creating your
big blow-up Santa’s and grinches.
And this enjoyment can spread
into our more natural settings with
wreaths, porch planters, and outdoor
Christmas trees.
There are many different local
workshops that will help you create
the loveliest planters, baskets, and
wreaths. They are fun to participate
in, all the supplies are provided, and Photo Submitted
the leaders offer many helpful tips
with regards to the look and feel that own focal piece can include spruce new pair of shears or clippers, a
you want to create. (which is the best choice for that gardening tool belt, a kneeling pad or
rustic look,) fir, cedar (for a contrast,) stool, or a beautiful metal watering
I recently participated in one
holly, pinecones, birch pillars, bright can.
such workshop, creating a porch
planter. Alongside a jovial group of berries, dried fruit, and nuts. A There is a plethora of outdoor
participants, we worked together really nice contrast would be to add gifts that beautify a garden, such as
magnolia branches, with their lovely
in a greenhouse, pushing branches ceramic/cement gnomes or animal
and decorations into our large pots, rusty orange colouration, however, themed statues, a birdbath, garden
they can be expensive and not as
standing back with chin in hand, signage, a bee hotel, or rain gauge.
debating whether to add more, a Photo Submitted readily available. After you have Some more ‘indoorsy’ gardening
arranged your branches in a manner gifts could include a new pot or
Continued from page 48 athletes, Turcotte emphasized the pleasing to yourself, add some colour planter, a unique flower vase, a
Outlander’s versatility. and interest items. Some people go
Turcotte, although pressed for time, with a colour theme - all silver or garden-themed brass door knocker,
finds solace in reading and nature “This vehicle is perfect for or a pretty set of wildflower dish
gold, aqua, or red – but truly, there
walks. “In the summer, I love taking families with kids in sports! The are no rules, so go with whatever towels or placemats.
camping trips with my fiancé and Outlander has a third row and Great places to shop for such
makes your heart happy. Big ribbons
friends,” she added, revealing a many different ways to configure or bows may be your final touch. items are your garden centers, gift
glimpse into her life outside the the seats. It’s got ample storage no shops, and even local craft markets.
showroom. matter what sport you or your kids And what does one buy for their Honestly, the list is endless, and you
“gardening-crazed” loved one?
are into. Hockey equipment? Yes! will definitely make your gardener
Highlighting a featured car, the I’ll try to help you out with some
Mitsubishi Outlander SEL, Turcotte Lacrosse equipment? Yes! Golf suggestions. happy.
bags? Absolutely,” said Turcotte, My wish for you this Christmas
detailed its appeal for those seeking Everyone knows that the best
safety, comfort, and style. It’s sleek positioning the Outlander as a things come in small packages, so and holiday season is that you enjoy
reliable companion for families on good health and many wonderful
design and 20” two-toned wheels how about some packets of seeds,
make it stand out in a crowd. the move. a mug depicting herbs or pretty family/friend occasions. If you are
In Kristine Turcotte, Cornwall able, support your local food bank or
“The diamond-stitched leather is Mitsubishi not only has a skilled flowers, some gardeners healing other worthwhile charity, as this is a
perfect for both hot and colder days Sales and Leasing Consultant but hand lotion, pretty note paper with time of year when the need is greater.
as its pattern makes it super easy for also a passionate advocate for cars, local flower pictures, or a cozy jigsaw Thank you for sharing your time
airflow; no more sticking to leather sports, and the Cornwall community. with a bright garden theme for those with me, reading my articles, and
seats on the hottest days of the As she navigates the roads of the cold wintery days. A gardening book hopefully, gaining some knowledge
summer,” said Turcotte. automotive industry, Turcotte’s is always well received, or perhaps or enjoyment from them.

For families with bigger needs, energy and expertise shine through, a more novel item such as an herb Merry Christmas to you, and
stripper to keep handy when cooking.
particularly those with active making her a standout personality in happy plotting for a great holiday!
Cornwall! Other practical gifts could be a