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Fresh Greens That Carry You Through the Holidays

Here’s how…

Fresh holiday greens have begun arriving — and this is the ideal moment to bring that crisp, woodsy fragrance of the season into your home. While many people think of evergreens as Christmas décor, fresh greens are actually gorgeous for Thanksgiving, too. With the right accents, they create a warm, harvest-inspired style that feels natural, inviting, and perfectly timed for November gatherings.

And the best part? With a few simple swaps, those same greens can transition beautifully into Christmas… giving you double the life and double the enjoyment.

Style Fresh Greens for Thanksgiving

Think: cozy, woodland, harvest table — still autumn, not yet Christmas.

Gorgeous ways to decorate now:

• Lay garland down the center of the dining table
• Create a low centerpiece with a mixed evergreen candle ring
• Add sprigs of greens to sideboards, entry tables, or open shelves
• Style a porch urn or pair of planters with fresh greens + mini pumpkins

Add Natural Fall Accents for Color + Texture

Forage from your own yard for beautiful fall layers:

Pyracantha Berries

Rose Hips

Nandina Berries

Magnolia Pods

Oak Leaves

Ornamental Grass Seed Heads

Dried Hydrangea Blooms

Herbs are perfect for scent + style:

• rosemary
• sage
• thyme

Tip for preserving: Tuck herb stems into tiny florist water tubes — they stay fresh and vibrant through your gathering.

Warm harvest touches to mix in:

• small heirloom pumpkins or gourds
• dried orange slices
• cinnamon sticks + star anise
• amber, cream, or rust-colored candles

Care Tips That Help Greens Last

• Mist occasionally to keep foliage hydrated
• Keep away from direct heating vents
• Consider using Wilt Stop to help lock in moisture
• For porch containers, keep out of direct afternoon sun

These tiny steps help keep greens fresh well beyond Thanksgiving.

Then — Transition to Christmas

Once Thanksgiving has passed, those same evergreens can move seamlessly into holiday decorating.

Simply swap:
• mini pumpkins → ornaments or pinecones
• rust/amber candle colors → deep greens, golds, winter whites
• fall berries → winter berries or ribbon accents

Suddenly your tables, entry, and porch feel instantly festive — with very little effort and no “starting over.”

Make the Most of This Early Season Moment

Fresh greens arrive only once a year — and early shoppers get first pick. Choosing them now lets you enjoy the season longer… while easing into Christmas naturally, at your own pace.