Blooming gift: Blue conifer with ivy
I talk about this repeatedly, and will probably end up on repeat because I am really getting into this particular subject.
I really think we should be looking at gifting nature to each other!
For some odd reason, we will sew until our fingers bleed, knit until our eyes are tied in knots and craft until we can no longer see straight. But who remembers to plant a simple plant?
This particular planter is a blue conifer with ivy tucked around the base. The conifer can be decorated through the holiday season (as can the ivy actually) but you are still left with a beautiful planted gift that will last for years long after the Christmas season is finished.
Living plants make a house a home. The act of making something live and thrive and nurturing and ensuring its wellbeing is wonderful. And being able to wrap all those wonderful feelings up in a simple elegant planter and give them to your dear friend? Well, that is just priceless.
How often do you stop and admire a beautifully tended planter and think to yourself that you wish you would do that. But how often do we go through with it and actually plant or purchase simple or ornate planted gardens for our own home?
As we work as a nation and as a culture to improve the physical condition of the earth that we share, we are recognizing the effect that we have on this world. One way that we can help the planet around us is to help regrow some of the greenery that our very existence removed.
For example, we are going into the season where literally millions of trees (albeit, most that have indeed been specifically grown and harvested for the occasion) are cut down. Sure, this harvest was planned, but how fun would it be to plant and gift yourself or a friend a small Christmas tree planter for the season ahead?
Natural greenery can only improve a home and it really is a nice touch. I know I personally am in sore need of some living plants around here (the better to kill them off again, my dear). There are so many wonderful nurseries out there that can help you pick out just the right combination of plants to put together if you need some help. Of course, you can also get the same information for free online, and I am all about for free!
So, if you are looking for a fresh gift idea, consider giving the gift of nature. And if you do not have any occasion to give soon, do not forget that you deserve a beautiful and healthy green home just as much as anyone else. Gift one to yourself.
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