December 1, 2025

Holiday Favorites

Holiday Essentials: CFG Featured on Thursd.

by
Thursd.

Continental Floral Greens is celebrating the season with a showcase of our most iconic holiday products - garlands, wreaths, and evergreen staples grown on our farms. Inspired by a hands-on workshop with designers Kelly Shore and Jennifer Reed, this article highlights sustainable techniques, creative applications, and the beauty of working with fresh holiday greens.

Designing With Garlands

Garlands are one of the most versatile elements in holiday design—beautiful on their own and easy to customize. Garlands can enhance tablescapes, mantles, entryways, and archways, offering both dependable structure and creative flexibility. Favorite varieties include Classic Cedar, Magnolia, and Boxwood, and CFG also produces custom garlands year-round, from evergreen holiday styles to eucalyptus garlands for weddings and events.

Cedar Garland

Holiday Arrangements

Evergreens create exceptionally sturdy bases for winter arrangements, especially when paired with sustainable mechanics. Favorite holiday evergreens include High Mountain Blue Noble Fir for its silver-blue tone, Incense Cedar for its graceful drape, and Juniper for its fragrance and winter berries. These staples provide both structure and the classic scent of the season.

Evergreen base arrangements

Festive Wreaths

CFG wreaths are handcrafted by skilled crews, with the Noble Fir Wreath serving as the classic, full-bodied signature base. They can be easily customized with ribbons, bells, berries, sparkle accents, added greenery, or fresh florals. Beyond doors, wreaths work beautifully on tabletops, around hurricane candles, or as the foundation for a holiday centerpiece. Even small candle rings can be elevated with simple seasonal touches for an elegant tablescape.

Cedar garlands and Noble Fir wreaths

Evergreen Care Tips

To keep holiday greens looking fresh, store them in a cooler when possible, gently reshape them after unpacking, and keep them away from heat and direct sunlight. For stem-based evergreens, give a fresh cut before placing in water and refresh both the cut and water every few days. Lightly mist wreaths, garlands, and arrangements to maintain moisture. These simple steps help extend the life and beauty of your holiday greens.

Lifestyle evergreens decorating a table and living room

👉Read More: "CFG's Holiday Essentials and Favorites"

by
Thursd.

Explore more resources & expertise

Explore more blogs & expertise

Explore more care guides & expertise

Explore more how to guides & expertise

Explore more industry news & expertise

Explore more videos & expertise

CONTACT

Let’s Get in Touch

Ready to place an order? Have questions about one of our products? Get in touch with our team or see our buying guide.

Ready to purchase?
SEE BUYING GUIDE
The top of the image shows lush peony greens being harvested while the bottom image shows a happy worker harvesting and packaging peonies.