Create Holiday Containers Using Greens From your Garden. Make Winter Pots & Christmas Arrangements

[@timshel011]

Thanks for sharing. Where are your lights from ?

[@HookedandRooted]

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[@timshel011]

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[@kjrobinsontelusnet]

Those knives are a game changer.

[@HookedandRooted]

They really are so great! I don't know what took me so long to get one! Thanks for watching!

[@ebbyo9821]

I’ve asked Santa for one this year. Hope he comes through for me since my family thinks I’m crazy for wanting one. Hoping everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!

[@sandraguarino3762]

Beautiful! I’ve painted my twigs white for added visual.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Sandra, Great idea, thanks for sharing!

[@rosset4music]

I liked the foraged greenery from your garden.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much! Its such an affordable way to update my containers for the season. Thanks for watching!

[@alcg3981]

Fab Containers! Your mix of foliage colors and textures is right on! Love the twinkle lights. I used 3-AA battery outdoor LEDs last year and not only put each pack in ziplock bags, but taped it, rolled it in bubble wrap and then placed each under a pot! Maybe a little overkill😳, we have lots of rain & wind here and temps that can dip below freezing for a week or two at a time. That said, my 2 battery packs lasted for a month, and the lights weren't affected by the rain nor temps! I'm even using them inside this year, so they're very versatile! No outdoor decs this year since I'll be gone for the Xmas holidays.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there!! They really are great to use these little battery operated light packs. I have about 6 now and they are so easy. Great to hear yours lasted 4 weeks. Last year mine went dim at about 3 weeks and I had to update the batteries. But I'm happy to use them for the convenience of not having cords everywhere. Thanks for sharing your experience! And have a great holiday vacation!!

[@alcg3981]

@@HookedandRooted I only used mine for about 6-7 hours a night. So that might be why. You have a great Holiday season too. xo

[@deborahoverton7733]

Your porch looks so festive and tasteful.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Deborah!

[@susanducey5142]

Great idea on baggie to protect battery case! Looks all so pretty Happy Holidays!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Susan, Thank you so much! 😊

[@paintbynumbermonalisa4187]

Always great to be able to decorate without spending a ton of money, this looks fun too! Lovely creation!

[@HookedandRooted]

Isn't it?! My favorite way to be creative. Thanks for watching!

[@RevAcres01]

Planters turned out great very festive. Thanks for keeping the cost low and showing us what we can use in the yard.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Kim! Thank you so much, and your welcome 🥰

[@suekatz]

Some of the red berry branches from that plant on the side of your house would add a red holiday cheer also.😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi! Oh my Japanese maple 🍁 not a great time to prune them, but you are right, the color is great.

[@chrisogrady4956]

Going to get one of those knives. Thx for the gardening tip. Love your designs, just beautiful.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Chris! It's very helpful, and has multiple uses. Thank you so much for watching!

[@jenniferhooks2454]

Love the arrangements. I was thinking as I watched, " What could I forage in my own yard?"

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Jennifer! I hope you can find somethings to use from your own garden! So many options. Even some shrubs that hold foliage like boxwood (evergreen), Rhodendron, and Magnolia also work. As well as Hydrangea bloom heads! So many options. I hope you are able to make some up as well. Thanks for watching!

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Steph and George, I love how beautiful and inviting your front porch looks! The foraged greenery is beautiful, and your decorations will carry you thru winter, Christmas, and Valentine's Day (by adding hearts here and there). I hope you and your extended families all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! ~Margie🤗🦃🥧🎄☃💕

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Margie! Thank you so much for your kind words. I really love putting together these winter containers. To be honest, maybe even more than my summer containers! With these, you get instant gratification, and they last for months with no effort on my part! Where spring/summer containers take some time to get going and need regular watering lol. Your right, these carry us right through to Spring! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and enjoy the Holiday Season!! As always, thank you so much for watching, and for your wonderful comments

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Beautiful, elegant Christmas display. Love your style of decoration.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Marie! Thank you for watching!

[@margievaughan2456]

I love the containers & it’s so fun forging for greenery & the touch of red berries & lights make them pop. I love all your decor & it’s just the right amount. Thanks Steph

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Margie! Thank you so much! I thought the pop of red from the berries would make them make a little more Christmasy! Plus we're set far from the street so the red and twinkle lights are a little more eyecatching. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. Happy Holidays!! 🎄

[@laurahiggins4712]

Your containers are beautiful! I forage for greens on my property, too. The last two years I've sprayed the greens with Wilt Stop by Bonide and it's amazing how it prevents the boughs from drying out.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Laura! Thank you for the info about the wilt stop. I haven't used any yet, and mine have held. However, its good to know it works, and i'll keep that in mind for future projects. Its so fun to forage our greens isn't it?! Thanks for watching!

[@jasminaguilar2839]

Love 🥰 what you did, making use of what is available in your garden. Such an inspiration.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Jasmine, Thank you so much for your kind words =)

[@SnappyR]

Beautiful Steph!! Thanks for sharing♥

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Robyn! Thank you so much!!

[@TinysGarden]

Super jealous you can forage all the different colored evergreens with gorgeous texture from your own garden! I wish they grew better in my soil, but they don’t. It looks gorgeous, Steph! 😀

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Steph!! Oh what a bummer, not even if you amend your soil? Ehat do you think is the issue with the soil? Your in zone 5 right, New York? I'm guessing there are lots of evergreens that could handle the cold, Colorado blue spruce, pine, junioer, cypress, arborvitae, and even Boxwood. I hope your able to add some throughout the years. If not, I believe some areas allow foraging for personal use. Something maybe you could look 👀 up. Thank you so much for watching, and for your comment. Happy Holidays!

[@ruth8268]

Everything looks gorgeous! This was fun to watch. Thank you!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Ruth! 😊

[@ruth8268]

@@HookedandRooted P.S. Thanks for sharing the HORI HORI tool with us. I think I "need" one of those.

[@HookedandRooted]

@@ruth8268 it's been so helpful and a tool I never thought I "needed" until I began using one. Now I've found so many garden uses for it.

[@simplybloom]

Those are so beautiful! I haven’t decorated my front pots for the winter because normally the get dumped on with snow and then you can’t see the decorations for the rest of the winter. But maybe I’ll try doing something again!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Maya! or is it "Mya"? I totally get it. Once we get a really good snow, they will be covered/frozen to the porch for some time. We had a very mild Fall so far with our first frost only happening about 2 weeks ago! but now its cooled off fast, and I still have some bulbs to plant! Thanks for watching, and I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!

[@simplybloom]

@@HookedandRooted it is actually Mya, most people can never get the correct spelling so good job! I had a very nice thanksgiving and I hope you did as well! Stay warm as you get the last of those bulbs planted!

[@TheGardeningMe]

Love foraging for winter greens in my own backyard...your containers look great! I'm so looking forward to trying a hori hori....In fact I have one under the tree already.. To me, From me (really!)🙃

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Margaret! Isn't it so fun?! Frugal and allows us to be creative. Glad you bought yourself a hori hori for Christmas. I hope you find it as useful as I have. Enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

[@deniseb7013]

So beautiful…..and yes you have inspired me to put lights on my evergreens in the urns. Happy holidays.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Denise, the little sparkle ✨️ and glow makes them a bit more festive ✨️ and helps add some light to our dark winter nights. ✨️

[@rhondaschenk5727]

I always feel the red berries are a must! I must look for them at Dollar Tree! Thanks!!

[@HookedandRooted]

I agree Rhonda! Hope you find some faux berries!! I can't wait until I have some growing in my garden to cut and use for future arrangements.

[@catherinezsalas512]

Thank you for sharing your creativity. I really enjoy your channel. Happy Holidays!

[@HookedandRooted]

Your so welcome Catherine! And thanks for watching! Happy Holidays!

[@mkhred01]

Very pretty!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you! 😊

[@bronwynodonnell8548]

The porch looks great 🇦🇺 cheers Bronwyn

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Bronwyn!

[@lisajaiprashad8978]

Beautiful!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you Lisa!

[@chrisyung4055]

Like the way you use whatever greens from your garden. Most economical functional and most importantly your creativity. Thank you.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Chris! I agree. I enjoy being creative, and the frugal nature of it is very much in line with how I live my life. Especially in these times were living, we could all use to save a little money here and there. Thanks for watching, and for your kind words. Take care!

[@michellefrance1165]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Michelle!! Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@msmaddox2918]

The pots look amazing Steph! You make it look so easy! 😊❤️❤️

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Mary! It IS so easy! I know you can do it too. The hardest part was knowing when I had collected enough material and not over "pruning" my trees & shrubs lol. Thanks for watching!

[@micheller3297]

Looks amazing!!!!! Nothing like just natural wow!!! Almost Christmas where is time going think I'm going do something like this too. So inspired!! Just got my moss out of the woods and reef making so I do need something beside my teddy bear Christmas flower pots with them being red the green will look great thanks again for the video Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Michelle! Oh a moss wreath sounds lovely!! I know right?! almost Christmas. Where has this year gone? I hope you get to make your planters up soon. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas!

[@goretiteixeira3700]

It looks amazing!!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Tia! I'm sure you can do the same from your property.

[@jenniferhooks2454]

Those winter arrangements look terrific! I like the minimalist Christmas look on your front porch.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks so much Jennifer!

[@garlandfraley734]

Beautiful

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much!

[@Linda_Reed]

I'm inspired! Going to finish the cleanup in the kitchen from Thanksgiving, then heading out to my garden to clip greens. Thank you for sharing!

[@ruth8268]

I must order one! Thanks again!

[@ejmedina7065]

Beautiful!! Love this video!! Thank you so much!!🌲❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you loved it 🥰

[@danathomas9763]

Nice classic look…thanks for the ideas!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Dana, thank you so much! and thanks for watching.

[@amandasides5033]

Looks beautiful!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Amanda! Thank you so much!!

[@elizabethwalters8790]

Such an informative, fun, inspiring and enjoyable video as always….many thanks again Steph 👏💚💚💚

[@HookedandRooted]

Your welcome Elizabeth! And thank you so much for watching!

[@s.barlow7062]

Your front doors are so beautiful. I think a nice swag would look beautiful on them and your wreaths could use a beautiful new bow. Thank you for all of your suggestions.

[@summergirl15]

I love this video so much. I've been watching it over & over since you created it. So simple & inspiring. I appreciate & enjoy all you do. Thanks so much!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Clair, Thank you so very much! I'm so glad you enjoy this video. Happy Holidays! 🎄

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Clair, thank you so very much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Happy Holidays! 🎄

[@5262janna]

Very nice video!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Janna!

[@teresataylor8267]

Those planters are gorgeous!! ❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Teresa!!

[@jolindarather5180]

It looks so cheery and festive! Thanks for sharing your ideas as always are great!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks so much Jolinda! Thanks for watching 😊

[@matildamagnusson4120]

The pots turned out gorgeous ❤, loved your content ☃️🥰👍

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Matilda, Thank you so much!!

[@cynthiarussell2857]

Beautiful! Love how you style the foliage. 👏👏

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Cynthia! 🥰

[@backyardgardenhighlights]

Hi Steph! That was an amazing share, I also made my winter decor using my evergreens!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Priya ( I applogize if I spelled your name wrong?) I'm so glad you enjoyed them, and have also made some! Its so easy and fun isn't it?! Thanks for watching, and for your comment.

[@backyardgardenhighlights]

@@HookedandRooted np, it’s Udhaya 😄. Yes Steph, it’s so fun🥰

[@tiprogers3887]

Nice job, great tutorial

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much !

[@mickikirlin5566]

You're amazing - I'm glad I found your information.

[@KayeCarterTV]

I just found you and am a new subscriber. Enjoyed your channel and a newest fan. Sending hugs prayers and kindness ❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there, Thank you so much. Welcome, glad to have you here!

[@jeanineg5703]

Two things. They may be top heavy and blow over in a strong wind. Try putting them on the second step in front of the pillars to keep entrance wider.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Jeanine, I keep them up there on the porch level to tuck them back from the wind. They are filled with soil and weighted pretty well. So far so good.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Fantastic job Steph 🥰 looks absolutely beautiful 🥰

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Jasmine!! Thank you so much!! 🥰 🎄

[@francesj.jenson6698]

Thank you for your very helpful video. I learned a few new things. ;)

[@sharongilbert6712]

bravo!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you!

[@patriciagrisham5938]

They’re beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Patricia! your so welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@Jaimely08]

I love them 😍 I been looking forward to make mines❤ thank you for the inspiration Steph.

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome Jaimely! Its so fun, and I hope you enjoy making yours, as much as I enjoy making mine. Thanks for watching!

[@mariacosta6086]

Beautiful decor ❤️

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Maria!!

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Thank you for your great ideas!

[@karenray5603]

Your winter display is beautiful!! Can I ask what material are your two containers made of? I want to do this too but not sure what kind of pots to get that won't crack in freezing weather. I'm St. Louis, MO zone 6. Thank you : )

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Karen, Thank you so much! My containers are plastic. If you dont have frost hardy planters it's possible they could crack. Some pots when purchased will indicate whether or not they are frost hardy. Any clay or Terracotta is typically too porous and therefore do not do well with the freeze/thaw cycle and lead to cracking. Plastic is easy and long lasting in my experience. They've also come a long way in terms of estetics. They look alot more realistic and pretty these days. You may still be able to find plastic planters at home depot and lowes this time of year. Another option is to buy a pre-made arrangement container and recycle the pots for next year where you could add your own greens. Thanks for your comment.

[@karenray5603]

@@HookedandRooted Oh good, because the plastic ones are so much more affordable. Recycling the pre-made arrangement container is a perfect idea. Thank you for replying!

[@meglink66]

Spray the berries with cheap hair spray before using the outdoors and they wont explode when moisture hits them.

[@yesidtac7863]

Gran vlog el de hoy

[@HookedandRooted]

Gracias!

[@phoenixinflight1608]

Your Hinoki is gorgeous! I planted one but it's only about 3 ft tall. I'm in zone 8b. Any advice that might help me to make sure it grows to its best ability?

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there! Thank you so much!! I absolutely adore that tree. Mine is in full sun, and good loamy well draining soil. They dint like to be moved. I had one I moved that didn't so well. This one I haven't touched and seems happy. I think it just takes time. Mine was planted in about 2013, and it's about 9 years planted now. I also started with a small 2-3 foot tree. Good luck! 🌳

[@phoenixinflight1608]

@@HookedandRooted awesome! Thank you! ❤️

[@rachaelk8358]

Ver beautiful!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Rachael, Thank you very much!

[@judys5767]

Free greens are not available in SA, TX.

[@HookedandRooted]

These are free because they are cut/foraged from your garden. So if you had evergreens planted in your yard/garden, they would be free since you already own them.

[@melonieroe7310]

Saying hello to your viewers would be nice

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Melonie! I always say "Hi" in nearly all my videos. This one I might have missed it 🤷🏼‍♀️ however if you notice, I try very hard to acknowledge and respond to almost every comment, to show appreciation to my viewers for supporting my channel and watching my videos.

[@Carols64]

Melonie , really ?

[@Patrice314]

The tree won’t grow new branches.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Patrice, all of my evergreen trees and shrubs have grown new branches and I do this every year. Some deciduous trees that are slow growing may not grow new branches as quickly.

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Beautiful ❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you Patty! 😊