How to craft a colourful, sustainable Christmas - Episode 202

2024/12/12

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends

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Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, and sustainability need not detract from that joy. With a little bit of forethought, we can all enjoy a colourful and creative celebration that respects our planet too.

Sarah is a passionate advocate for sustainability, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ she shares some of the most exciting, naturally sourced and low impact ways to decorate your home, festive table and tree, as well as a fantastic guide to creating your own compostable wreath.

In this episode, discover:

Sustainable ways to create a festive wreath using foraged branches, moss and flowers from the garden
Whether real trees are a benefit to the environment over faux trees
Highlights from the winter garden to create beautiful decorations for the table and tree

Products mentioned:

Rosemary 'Foxtail': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosemary-foxtail)

Trachelospermum jasminoides: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/trachelospermum-jasminoides)

Clematis & Wisteria:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-and-wisteria)

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bay)

Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura)

Helleborus niger:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-niger)

Helleborus x ballardiae 'Maestro':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-ballardiae-maestro)

Lunaria annua:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua)

Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation)

Allium cristophii:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii)