How to Make Festive Dried Floral Décor for the Holidays

Florals are a staple of spring and summer home décor, bringing light and life to any space. But why leave them behind in winter? Dried florals create stunning seasonal accents with tons of texture and festive hues. Leave the poinsettias and greenery behind this season and see for yourself! Planting & Planning Drying flowers takes […]

4 Easy Natural Décor Projects for the Holiday Crafter

As the holiday season comes into full swing, it’s time to deck the halls with your favorite seasonal décor! Still, buying new pieces year after year is expensive and can cause a lot of excess waste. Why not get the festive look for less and have fun doing it? By making DIY décor at home […]

Festive Fun: 3 Tips for Holiday Party Planning

A winter party can be a great way to connect with those who matter most. Hosting an event for family and friends allows you to catch up after a busy year and share the joy of the holiday season. A holiday gathering can also be a great way to show your appreciation for employees and […]

Planning Your Enchanting Winter Proposal

Winter is typically considered the wedding off-season, but it has so much to offer! With serene nights, dazzling lights, and stunning landscapes draped with snow, it’s the perfect time for a cozy engagement. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan Ahead It can be hard to squeeze things in at the end […]

WPS Garden of Lights Craft: Veggie Tails Paper Pull Puppet

While winter isn’t the best time for growing plants, many Wisconsinites keep a vegetable garden in the warmer months. In fact, it’s estimated that around 35% of households in the United States grow food in their own backyard garden.2 It can be so frustrating to see evidence of critters munching on your precious plants. You’re […]

WPS Garden of Lights Craft: Printable Floral Gift Tags

In our warmer months here at the Garden, thousands of show-stopping new blooms are on display. There’s something new to see every week. If you visit in winter, the Garden looks pretty different, but you still won’t miss out on our fantastic flowers. In fact, our WPS Garden of Lights “Field of Flowers” display features […]

Green Gifts: Sustainable Presents They’ll Love

The holidays are a joyous time full of heartfelt appreciation. We spend quality time together, put up special decorations, and even give each other gifts. Unfortunately, with packaging, unwanted presents, a spike in travel, and excess food waste, this doesn’t make the holidays the most eco-friendly time of year. Our environmental situation is complex, and […]

WPS Garden of Lights Craft: Poinsettia Pop-Up Card

Poinsettias are an iconic native Mexican flower3, and you’ve probably seen them around a lot. They boast huge blooms of vibrant reds and pinks contrasted by green foliage, perfect for the holiday season. But, before you start on the craft, I need to let you in on a little secret. The blooms of a poinsettia […]

Deck the Halls Sustainably: 6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Decorate for the Holidays

The holidays are a dazzling time of excess and ornament, the ultimate celebration. But is it possible to go all out with the decorations without being wasteful? Since the Garden’s undergoes a festive transformation each year for WPS Garden of Lights, we know a thing or two about sustainable holiday decorations. So, whether it’s indoors […]

WPS Garden of Lights Craft: Snowflake Ornament

Snowflakes are marvelous, but a little confusing. How can chunks of ice falling from the sky be so intricate and graceful? Are all snowflakes truly unique? There are endless amounts of them, so surely a few have been identical. Well, a few things have to happen to create a snowflake. The first is that the […]