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Decorating with Greens, Garlands, and Local Flair

Holiday Inspiration From Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center

There’s something magical about bringing nature indoors during the holiday season. Fresh-cut greens, handmade garlands, pinecones, and birch accents add warmth, fragrance, and timeless charm to any home. And when those materials are locally sourced from the Berkshires, they carry a sense of authenticity and regional beauty that store-bought décor can’t match.

At Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality, locally harvested winter greens, natural accents, and handcrafted bows that help you create holiday decorations with true New England character. Whether you’re dressing your mantel, creating a table centerpiece, or adding festive touches to every room, nature provides everything you need.

Start With Fresh, Locally-Sourced Greens

Fresh greens are the foundation of natural indoor holiday décor. Not only do they look beautiful, but they fill your home with the unmistakable fragrance of the season.

Popular choices for indoor decorating include:

  • Balsam fir – classic holiday scent

  • Fraser fir – sturdy branches with excellent needle retention

  • White pine – soft, airy, and elegant

  • Cedar – draping texture with a deep green tone

  • Boxwood – perfect for wreaths, mini arrangements, and accents

Use greens to fill vases, tuck into wall décor, embellish candle displays, or create small arrangements for shelves and side tables. Mixing textures gives your décor a lush, layered feel.

Create Timeless Garlands for Mantels, Railings, and Doorways

Garlands instantly transform a space with warmth and natural style. Whether thick and dramatic or simple and understated, they bring life to the indoors.

Garland Decorating Ideas:

  • Drape fresh fir garland across your mantel and secure with hooks

  • Add white pine for softness and movement

  • Layer in cedar for extra texture and fragrance

  • Tuck in pinecones or berry sprigs for pops of seasonal color

  • Finish with a handcrafted bow from Whitney’s for the perfect touch

For a more modern look, weave LED micro-lights through the garland to create a soft glow.

Add Pinecones, Pods & Natural Accents

Natural elements bring rustic charm and help tie together the woodland theme.

Perfect additions for indoor décor:

  • Pinecones in assorted sizes

  • Birch rounds or slices for candle bases

  • Lotus pods for texture

  • Fresh or faux berries for color

  • Acorns and dried seed pods

Cluster them in bowls, scatter them across tabletops, or incorporate them into wreaths or garlands.

Pro Tip: Lightly dust pinecones with white craft paint or flocking spray for a snowy effect.

Decorate with Birch Branches for Height and Structure

Birch branches are one of the most versatile natural decorations available. Their clean, white bark adds instant winter character.

How to use birch branches indoors:

  • Stand tall birch poles in corners for architectural interest

  • Add trimmed birch pieces to centerpieces

  • Create a rustic vase arrangement with greens and branches

  • Use birch slices as coasters or décor bases

  • Combine birch with winterberry stems for a striking color contrast

Whitney’s carries bundles of birch in various lengths—perfect for DIY decorating.

Tie It All Together with Handcrafted Bows

A beautiful bow elevates any natural arrangement. Choose from classic red, modern neutrals, plaid, metallic, or farmhouse styles.

Add bows to:

  • Garlands

  • Wreaths

  • Porch pots

  • Birch bundles

  • Mantel displays

  • Stair railings

Our handcrafted bows are made on-site and available in multiple sizes to match any display.

Why Decorate With Natural Materials?

Natural décor offers benefits beyond aesthetics:

  • Fresh fragrance throughout your home

  • Sustainable and biodegradable

  • Long-lasting when kept cool

  • Connects indoor spaces with the beauty of the Berkshires

  • Customizable and easy to mix with existing holiday décor

Bringing nature indoors creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels both festive and restorative.

Shop Local at Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center

Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center provides a full selection of locally sourced winter greens, handcrafted garlands, pinecones, birch branches, bows, wreaths, and seasonal accents to help you decorate your home with natural charm. Visit us at 1775 S. State Rd. – Rt. 8 in Cheshire, Massachusetts, to explore our holiday décor displays and find inspiration for your own creations. Our staff is happy to help you choose the right greens and natural elements for every room. For more information, call us at (413) 442-4749.