Readers' Christmas wreaths - in pictures

Overall winner Sue Appleton used osmanthus, cotoneaster, ivy, euonymus and ornamental quince from her garden for her wreath. Photograph: Sue Appleton

Flowers, berries and ivy join together in beautiful harmony in this wreath by Emma Brown, who was one of our runners up. Photograph: Emma Brown

The second runner up, Sarah Barton, used holly and ivy berries and euonymus leaves to decorate her wreath. Photograph: Sarah Barton

Lesley Black got an honourable mention for her highly original wreath, made from produce harvested from her allotment Photograph: Lesley Black

Viv Speller got an honourable mention for her wreath, which is adorned with skimmias, conifers and viburnums Photograph: Viv Speller

The judges gave another honourable mention to Janet Waters says her wreath is meant to reflect the beautiful Somerset countryside. Photograph: Janet Water

Autumnal tones in the form of red leaves and berries make this wreath from Lucy Leonard a striking entry, which also got an honourable mention from the judges. Photograph: Lucy Leonard

Liza Moore has used one of the ingredients for her Christmas dinner to adorn this brilliant and bright wreath Photograph: Liza Moore

Kathleen O'Donnell writes: 'I shoot regularly so after making my pheasant casserole I decided to make a wreath out of the feathers for the front door this Christmas!' Photograph: Kathleen O'Donnell

Poinsettia, holly and fir join together in this wreath by Anu Jain Photograph: Anu Jain

Vanessa Kimbell says her wreath of roses and hydrangeas cost £14.99 to make Photograph: Vanessa Kimbell

A rustic creation from Charlie Cook Photograph: Charlie Cook

Chris Crowder's entry is a very festive wreath indeed, making full use of holly and fir. Lovely! Photograph: Chris Crowder

The quirky addition of foraged feathers makes this wreath by Garth Bayley stand out Photograph: Garth Bayley

A vibrant, multu-hued entry from Marion Monahan Photograph: Marion Monahan

Cinnamon sticks mean this wreath by Karan Ward smells as festive as it looks Photograph: Karan Ward