Dreaming of a green Christmas? Deck the halls naturally with this fresh festive decoration. Created by: John Newton Design With the help of Auckland floral designer John Newton, NZ Life & Leisure art director Yolanta Woldendorp created the star of the magazine’s November/December 2019 cover using Japanese cedar and pine foliage and cones from her rural property to make two 160cm garlands. Here’s how you can make one of your own. Makes – one garland MATERIALS Tape measure Number 8 wire Secateurs Green floral tape 10-15 long (about 30cm) cuttings of one type of green foliage 8-12 short (about 15cm)