Once Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas season will be upon us. Many will adorn their doors with wreaths, a circular symbol of welcome and good fortune. Most commercial wreaths are now made of plastic, so a wreath made of natural materials can hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners and nature lovers.

Elena Kirschner is a longtime Flagstaff resident who has been making natural wreaths for over 35 years. Starting out as a river guide, gardener and crafter, she fell in love with wreath making after a friend showed her how to make round wreaths out of fir branches. Copy article link Sign up for our newsletters

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