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Winter Cut Greens are Selling Fast:
The Key to Beautiful Porch Pots and Seasonal Displays
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We pre-ordered much of this Winter Cut Greens sale months ago, because our grower has finite quantities of the various items to share and we wanted to offer Plant Club members a chance to design festive containers with them.
Despite our bullish pre-order, some of the items have already sold out and we're working with our our sales reps to try to secure even more. This shortage highlights why we are encouraging members to shop early in our sale. We have had a great response to this offering again this year and are thrilled to be able to help fill so many members' containers with beautiful seasonal offerings! More info on Winter Cut Greens follows in this newsletter. Shop early for best choices.
Greens and accents deliver by November 18. Shop by Sunday, November 8 at 7 p.m.
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Create Spectacular Winter Containers --
Customize with Your Favorite Evergreens and Accents
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Our spectacular supplies for winter displays are the same ones used by the pros to construct arrangements that sell for thousands of dollars. The accent items are designed to withstand the outdoor elements, and can be used for several years if removed from the pots after their use and stored appropriately.
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We're mindful of decorating on a budget, so we apply the same Plant Club sensibility when it comes to pricing. That means your can create amazing containers for a fraction of that cost!
We will only be able to offer Winter Cut Greens through November 8 at 7 p.m., and then they will be sold out. Please understand this constraint -- and place your order early!
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The 25-Pound Case of Cut Greens --
The Cornerstone of a Winter Container Project
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One amazing case full of greens. It's what the pros choose -- but they're not regularly available to consumers through retail nurseries.
This fabulous case means you don't need to figure out "what to put together" -- because the grower selected five (5) different types of greens that look great and work well together. You'll be able to arrange Fir, Juniper, Pine and two kinds of Cedar greens, and then add favorite natural items and embellishments to further personalize your containers.
This combination of greens includes the "fillers" and "spillers" of the winter container arrangement.
Depending on the size of your containers (14-18" diameter) and other items added (sticks and accent decorations), you should be able to design 3-5 containers from the case.
Fashion any remaining greens into handmade wreaths, door swag or short garland to coordinate with the containers.
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If You Don't Want A Whole Case --
Choose Bundles of Individual Greens
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Incense Cedar Bunch
These flat, soft and floppy branches have bright green foliage with varying number of yellowish cones at the tips.
Placed around the edge of the winter container arrangement like a "spiller."
Used to soften the edge of the container.
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Juniper Blue Berried Bunch
These dense and heavy branches have blue-green foliage and attractive powdery silver-blue "berries" that are seed cones.
These will be the last of the evergreens placed in the winter container arrangement due to the fragile nature of the berries. Branches can be prickly.
Used as a "filler" and a natural accent in the container.
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Noble Fir Bunch
Dense branches made of stiff shorter blue-green needles. These branches are used as the backbone of the winter container arrangement.
Noble Fir's sturdy branches are placed towards the back of the container. They give support and a beautiful green background to the entire arrangement.
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Oregonia Bunch
These branches feature small, glossy variegated foliage with dark green centers and cream-colored edges. They are used as a "filler" in winter container arrangements.
Oregonia's sturdy stems with broad leaves are used to add height variation and texture. The stem can be carefully cut apart to use in smaller pieces throughout the container. Use Oregonia either upright or on an angle.
Because of their interesting variegation, these branches also can be used as accents.
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Port Orford Cedar Bunch
These flat, soft and floppy branches have bright green foliage.
They can be placed around the edge of the winter container arrangement like a "spiller".
Use Port Orford Cedar to soften the edge of the container.
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Princess Pine Bunch
These arching branches with medium to deep green long needles are used to fill spaces in the winter container arrangement.
Princess Pine branches are placed on the left and right sides of the container to fill and arch over the sides and trimmed pieces in the center to add bulk.
Use Princess Pine to give support and beautiful green background.
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Curly Willow Green
52" - 60"
Natural green irregular Willow sticks are used to add height to winter container arrangement.
These tall twining sticks are placed near the center of the container. Typically, they are placed first to help guide with proportion for the overall arrangement.
The sticks are used to add visual interest as a curly, natural element.
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Spruce Top
Bundle
Spruce Tops have needles with a hint of blue green. These cut tops of spruce trees are used to add height to winter container arrangements.
These tall Spruce tops are placed near the center of the container. Typically they are placed either first or second (after tall sticks), to help guide proportion for the overall arrangement.
Used to add the "thriller" height and background to the arrangement.
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Magnolia Tips
Bunch
Large leaves with glossy green on one side and muted brown on the other used as a "filler" and as an accent winter container arrangements.
Bold broad leaves offer a contemporary and upscaled look. These large leaves give texture, color and dimension to the arrangement.
Used as an accent because of their size and color.
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Recipes Developed by Our Coaches
(With Room for Your Creativity)
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We're offering Winter Cut Greens to give Plant Club members a chance to extend the fun they have had creating beautiful garden containers all spring, summer and fall into the all winter months.
Take a look at our Winter Cut Greens section and the recipes below, and choose your favorites to replicate. Our team's easy-to-follow container recipes and arranging tips should guide your imagination and help you choose the elements that will be just right for your home and garden.
Using these recipes as is, or for inspiration, will allow you to take your containers to the next level this season.
Feel free to add in items you love from other sources like ribbon, pinecones, dried fruits and the like.
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Note: Our special items (birch poles, pinecones, berries, pomegranates, etc.) are designed to withstand outdoor installations, unlike what can be sourced for indoor arrangements at hobby shops. When you dismantle your container, save them for use in future arrangements.
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Magnolia & Spruce
(a 14" Container)
Thriller - Dwarf Alberta Spruce tree
Filler - Oregonia - 2 bunches
Filler - Magnolia Tips - 1 bunch
Spiller - Port Orford Cedar - 1 bunch
Spiller - Incense Cedar - 1 bunch
Accents in the photo - assorted greens trimmed from yard.
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Rustic Winter
(a 12" Container)
Thriller - White Birch Poles 36"
Thriller - Red Twig Dogwood 48-60" - 1 bundle
Filler - Princess Pine - 1 bunch
Spiller - Port Orford Cedar - 1 bunch
Accents in the photo - eucalyptus, seeded eucalyptus, merlot artichokes on sticks, metallic palm flowers on sticks, assorted greens trimmed from yard
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Tall Tidings
(a 16" Container)
Thriller - Oregonia - 1 bunch or substitute Spruce Tops Large 30-36" for a fuller look
Filler - Princess Pine - 1 bunch
Filler - Juniper Blue Berried - 1 bunch
Spiller - Port Orford Cedar - 1 bunch
Spiller - Incense Cedar - 1 bunch
Accents in the photo - eucalyptus, white painted birch sticks, feather or dried grass plume, birch circles on sticks, silver vine ball, and gold ball ornaments
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24" Red Berry Hawthorne Spray
Artificial red Hawthorne berry spray is a great addition as a filler in winter container arrangements.
The stem is bendable or can be cut to create a shorter berry spray.
This type of item is used as an accent for visual interest. The artificial stem can be saved for future fall or winter containers.
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24" Cream Talloberry Spray
Artificial cream berry spray is most often used as a filler in winter container arrangements.
The stem is bendable or can be cut to create a shorter berry spray.
A beautiful addition as an accent for visual interest. These artificial stems can be saved for future fall or winter containers.
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20" Mocha Brown Berry Spray
Artificial mocha brown berry spray can be used as a lovely, organic feeling filler in a winter container arrangement.
Stem is bendable or can be cut to create a shorter berry spray.
Elements like this are used as an accent for visual interest. As an artificial stem, it can be saved for future fall or winter containers.
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Red Twig Dogwood, 48" - 60" Bundle
Red straight sticks to add height to your winter container arrangement.
These tall sticks are placed near the center of the container. Typically, they are placed first to help guide with proportion for the overall arrangement.
Used as an accent color.
Dried stems can be saved for future fall or winter containers.
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24", 36", 48" Birch Poles; 1-2" Diameter
Natural white and versatile wood poles are used to add the "thriller" height to winter container arrangements.
These tall and irregular poles are placed near the center of a 14" or larger container to add visual interest.
Typically, they are placed first to help deliver proportion to the overall arrangement.
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Birch Large Natural
36-48" Bundle
Natural bark-colored upright sticks are used to add height to your winter container arrangement.
These tall and slender sticks are placed near the center of the container. Typically, they are placed first to help guide with proportion for the overall arrangement.
Used to add visual interest as a neutral, natural element.
Sticks can be saved for use in future winter containers.
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Medium Natural White-Tipped Pinecone on a Stick
This natural color, medium pinecone is finished with frosted white tips for a snow-dusted winter look.
A great addition when used as a filler in a winter container arrangement.
The pale accents catch the eye against evergreen tones, making these tipped pinecones a reliable go-to for winter containers.
Pinecone can be saved for use in future winter containers.
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26" Multi-Spray Pinecone Tipped with Snow
This single stem accent of clustered smaller pinecones along branching stems, finished with a dusting of snow-white frost for instant winter appeal.
This accent can be used as a filler or to accent an evergreen thriller in winter container arrangements. The pale accents catch the eye against evergreen tones, making them a reliable go-to for winter containers.
Stem can be saved for future winter containers.
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28" Multi-Spray Pinecone with Wisps and Snow
A single stem accent of medium sized pinecones, along branching stems and airy wispy tips, finished with a soft snow-white dusting for instant winter appeal.
This spray can be used as a filler or taller accent to an evergreen thriller in winter container arrangements. The pale accents catch the eye against evergreen tones, making them a reliable go-to for winter containers.
Stem can be saved for future winter containers.
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Good Intentions ... But Maybe You Need Some
Help Designing Your Containers
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Maybe you want to have that great, dramatic porch greenery ... but you just don't have the time or are a little hesitant about your designing skill set.
There are a couple of Plant Club teammates who may have time to come to your rescue! Reach out to us if you find yourself in this predicament and depending on their schedules, they may have time to help you (for a fee). Send us a note at help@northshoreplantclub.com and we'll do our best to share a teammate who can help ... and then the two of you can connect to discuss your project and the economics of getting some help. Remember, the greens need to be purchased before our sale closes on Sunday, November 8 at 7 p.m.
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The Plant Club operates all year long, so feel free to reach out with garden questions and look for our newsletters announcing Garden Chats about garden planning throughout the Winter months, even when we can't physically garden in the Midwest.
We also offer mulch year round, so feel free to reach out to let us be your "mulch concierge" from our partner, The Mulch Center. Our special pricing has saved many members a lot of money on yards and yards of mulch, soil and compost.
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