Learn all about Ilex (winterberry), my favorite fall and winter branch for floral design

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[@davedowling7492]

Loved the closeup of the smooshed berries on floor and shoe. (I'm sure Eric was involved in that.) You can string up the loose berries, before they get smashed, to make a cute mini garland for the tree or window.

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Obviously Eric was involved with the smooshed berries! haha!

[@LindasFlowersandVegetablesGard]

Beautiful winterberry! Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks for watching! Do you ever use winterberry?

[@marniestetson5687]

I listened to that podcast too and found it so fascinating!

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It was wasn't it! Are you growing any winterberry?

[@marniestetson5687]

I have a few, but I bought more from Farmer Bailey coming in the spring!@@ellenfrostflowers

[@jlp4111]

I planted 2 red varieties and their pollinator Mr. Poppins this year in the front yard. Will have to get more next spring to plant out in the field!

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That's awesome! they really do offer a lot of color and texture in the Fall and Winter.