The English Garden for Sarah Raven
Every issue, The English Garden magazine features the most stunning gardens from across the UK and Ireland – both town and country plots, large and small. Inside, you will find practical advice from real gardeners and designers. The English Garden is for everyone who loves beautiful gardens, and here, editor Clare Foggett, picks her seasonal staples for a spectacular Christmas
Here, editor, Clare Foster, picks her seasonal staples and decorative must-haves for a
spectacular Christmas
Clare's must-haves for a spectacular Christmas
One of the best things about Christmas is gathering armfuls of greenery to bring inside and use in wreaths, garlands and arrangements. Often these need a little embellishment, and for this Sarah Raven should be your first port of call. Whether it's sparkle, bright colour or something delicate you need, you’ll probably find that it's part of Sarah's Christmas range.
Clare Foggett, editor of The English Garden
Sissinghurst Minaret Candleholder Collection
These glass candleholders in cobalt and orange are gorgeous. Group them on the mantlepiece or arrange them down the centre of the Christmas table. Use a mix of candles in bright colours to make a jolly display – try the Cinnamon Spice or Sunset collections
470191 L.8cm, W.8cm, H.20cm Set of 2 £34.95
Paper Star Decoration
Star of wonder, star of light… Nothing is quite so welcoming to visitors as a bright star hanging in a window on a dark night. Handled carefully, paper decorations will last many years but they are also biodegradable at the end of their service
350495 Set of 2 (1 of each size) £29.95
Felt Robin Decoration
Every gardener has enjoyed the company of a cheery robin in winter. With their orange breasts and friendly nature, they are a joy to see at this time of year. This woolly redbreast is definitely worthy of a place on the tree
350509 L.7cm, W.10cm, H.9cm Single £11.95 Set of 3 £34.95
Metal Reindeer Garland
Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! These reindeer evoke the excitement of a childhood Christmas, described so well in the poem ‘A Visit from St Nicholas’. They’re also a super accompaniment to garlands made from garden evergreens
350468 L.1.8m £29.95
Jewel Vases Cairo Collection
Sarah’s Jewel Vases are now a classic. She stocks them every year so you can collect all the colours. I love them for showing off single stems of early flowers such as hellebores, narcissus ‘Minnow’, a long-stemmed snowdrop like ‘Magnet’ and bluebells
450041 H.11cm, Dia.7cm £42.95
Mini Maroq Lights
Strings of LED lights are incredibly useful all through the year but especially so at Christmas. Thread them through a garland or wreath you’ve made from garden foliage to bring it to life
350330 L.1.2m (Lit L.90cm) Warm White LEDs £11.95
Vintage Holly Wreath
I love this simple wreath for the circular nature of life that it represents: the seasons pass but they also return in a reassuring, familiar way. Embellish it with holly or ivy, both of which are associated with celebrating renewal
350427 Dia.49cm £42.95
Burgundy Rosehip Sprays
Leave the rosehips in the garden for the birds to feed on this winter and use these artificial branches for arrangements instead. Sarah sells some of the best artificial flowers available and these should last for years and years
450337 L.1.1m Set of 3 £47.95
