Foraging for foliage can be a memorable experience any time of year, but it is particularly beautiful in the fall when the leaves are turning and there are so many breathtaking and vibrant colors. Making a wreath or centerpiece from foraged foliage is not only fun and easy, but the end result is one of rich colors, texture and movement.
Tip
- When foraging for foliage, you can look for Willow, Virginia Creeper or Grape Vine, crab apples, wild berries, etc.
Foraged Wreath
Step 1
Cut several long vines and loosen from bushes or shrubs.
Tip
- Please ensure you are not collecting poisonous vines, such as poison ivy. Use gloves and tall boots when foraging in the forest.
Step 2
Untangle the vine pieces and remove any of the wilted or dried out leaves.
Step 3
Form vines into a circular shape or place in a large round container to form the shape
Step 4
Wrap some of the strands of vine around the round bundle, tucking in the ends of each vine.
Step 5
Secure the vines into the wreath shape by tying it together with jute twine in several places.
Step 6
To attach the crab apples, insert floral wire through the bottom of the apples, leaving exposed wire on both sides.
Step 7
Attach the apple by wrapping the floral wire around the wreath vine.
Step 8
Alternatively, you could insert floral skewers into the bottom of the apples to attach them to the wreath.
Simply tuck the skewer into the wreath vine.
Foraged Centerpiece
To make a beautiful foraged centerpiece, loosely place vine or apple branches in a vase. You can use the same method of attaching a long skewer to the bottom of the apples and simply place them in the vase. Vary the heights of the vines and apples, and garnish with a few sprigs of wild berries.
The beauty of these arrangements and wreaths lie in their loose, natural and untamed look. Whether you choose to display your wreath outdoors – where it will last longer – or indoors, we hope you enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer.
