Westwood Gardens Nursery and Garden Art is proud to feature selected Coeur d' Alene Cellars wines at our complimentary wine tasting.

Donations will be accepted to benefit the local Food Bank!

We have fresh-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, fresh greenery, live potted Christmas trees, gifts, ornaments and more!

Come join the fun!

Decorating with Fresh Holiday Greenery
Tuesday, December 5th, at 5 p.m.

Come and see how easy it can be to make your own beautiful arrangements, swags and wreaths with fresh, natural materials. Demonstration of floral techniques that will make a floral designer out of just about anyone!
Cost: $10.00
Please call 687-5952 to pre-register.

Decorate your own Wreath
Tuesday, December 12th, at 5 p.m.

Hands-on workshop - everything you need to make a beautifully decorated wreath that you design yourself. Materials will be provided to make one wreath.
Cost: $29.99
Please call 687-5952 to pre-register

Without a doubt, the freshest Christmas tree is a living tree. Many families choose to buy and plant a living tree each year, then plant it, along with the memories it holds, into the landscape. But bringing a live tree into the house and decorating it increases the risk of killing the tree. For a successful experience, here are a few tips.

Choose the right tree. White pines, blue spruce, noble or Douglas firs are good choices. Store the tree in a cool, wind-protected area such as an unheated porch or garage for at least a week before bringing the tree into your home. For best results keep the tree inside 3-4 days. Using ice cubes is a great way to not only water but to keep the roots cool. (Don't forget a saucer for the excess water.) As with cut trees, be sure to keep your live tree away from heat sources and keep indoor temperatures cooler (60-65 deg). This will help the tree to stay dormant while in the house.

Plan ahead. Dig the hole for the tree before the ground freezes. Place a board over the hole so you won't single-handedly ruin Christmas by losing Santa to the hole in your backyard.

After the holidays, move the tree back to your garage for a week before planting. Add peat moss and organic compost to the hole to give the tree a good start. With proper care you'll have a living reminder of this year's Christmas joy, and a tree ready to serve as an outdoor decoration next year.