60th Annual Holiday Greening
of Historic New Castle
Every year, dozens of Arasapha members and other volunteers participate in a New Castle tradition beloved since 1963: decorating over 100 all-natural wreaths that adorn the Historic District's public buildings and businesses during the holiday season.
The wreaths, decorated with all-natural materials, contribute to the Historic District's charming holiday atmosphere enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.
Arasapha's annual Holiday Greening project is supported by grants from the Trustees of New Castle Common and the City of New Castle, along with proceeds from May Market and A Day in Old New Castle.
The wreaths, decorated with all-natural materials, contribute to the Historic District's charming holiday atmosphere enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.
Arasapha's annual Holiday Greening project is supported by grants from the Trustees of New Castle Common and the City of New Castle, along with proceeds from May Market and A Day in Old New Castle.
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Natural Materials Donation Drop off
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On the weekend after Thanksgiving, Arasapha members, friends, neighbors, and local residents collect natural materials to decorate the wreaths. We can use:
On the Wednesday after Thanksgiving, bring your bags of natural materials to inside the fenced area behind the Arsenal, 30 Market Street
Do you or a friend or neighbor need help trimming overgrown shrubs? Click here to let us know, and we'll schedule a visit by our volunteers.
Questions? Complete the form below or e-mail ArasaphaGarden@gmail.com.
- Evergreen clippings: boxwood, cedar, cypress, fir, gold dust plant (aucuba), hemlock, holly, juniper, magnolia, mountain laurel, pieris japonica, pine, privet, spruce, winterberry, winter creeper (euonymous), yew
- Ivy
- Pinecones
- Bay, sage, and rosemary clippings
- Hydrangea flowers
- Grass plumes
- Money plant (lunaria) clippings
- Oyster shells
- Walnuts
On the Wednesday after Thanksgiving, bring your bags of natural materials to inside the fenced area behind the Arsenal, 30 Market Street
Do you or a friend or neighbor need help trimming overgrown shrubs? Click here to let us know, and we'll schedule a visit by our volunteers.
Questions? Complete the form below or e-mail ArasaphaGarden@gmail.com.
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Wreath Workshop
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On the Thursday and Friday after Thanksgiving, we use a variety of natural materials to decorate holiday wreaths.
You don't need to have any artistic talent to join the fun! Stop by anytime the Wreath Workshop is open, for as long or as little as you like, and we'll show you what to do. (Thursday evening is great if you work during the day.) Bring garden clippers if you have them. Each wreath will take about an hour to create.
If you like, on Thursday evening or Friday, you can decorate a beautiful wreath for your own home for only $30. A limited number of wreaths is available, and they are sold first-come, first-served. We can advise you on how to create the look you want.
Questions? Complete the form below or e-mail us at ArasaphaGarden@gmail.com.
You don't need to have any artistic talent to join the fun! Stop by anytime the Wreath Workshop is open, for as long or as little as you like, and we'll show you what to do. (Thursday evening is great if you work during the day.) Bring garden clippers if you have them. Each wreath will take about an hour to create.
If you like, on Thursday evening or Friday, you can decorate a beautiful wreath for your own home for only $30. A limited number of wreaths is available, and they are sold first-come, first-served. We can advise you on how to create the look you want.
Questions? Complete the form below or e-mail us at ArasaphaGarden@gmail.com.