Holiday spirit at the Arb Want to make holiday ornaments using objects from your back yard? For inspiration, check out the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Great Hall of Trees, all decorated with handmade natural ornaments created by volunteers and arboretum gardeners. The exhibit opens Friday, as part of the "Making Spirits Bright" holiday event, which runs through Jan. 2. Also featured will be a display of gingerbread structures and the "Windows on Water" exhibit of garden enhancements. Live holiday music on weekends will add to the festive spirit. The arboretum is at 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska.
KIM PALMER
Paperwhite pots for kids Children will learn about these winter-blooming beauties when they decorate a pot and plant paperwhite narcissus bulbs. The free event, recommended for ages 3 to 10, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 4 at Bachman's, 6010 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls. Registration is required. Call 612-861-7600.
LYNN UNDERWOOD
Horticultural open house There will be decorating demonstrations, homemade holiday merchandise and a used garden book sale at the Minnesota State Horticultural Society's headquarters on Dec. 4. At 10 a.m., you can learn how to use natural elements such as evergreens, berries and cones to decorate inside and out. Another demonstration at 1 p.m. will cover DIY floral design. The free open house runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2705 Lincoln Dr., Roseville. For more information, call 651-643-3601 or go to www.northerngardener.org/contact.
CONNIE NELSON
