22 - Friday, December 9, 1988 - North Shore News

LIFESTYLES

Tips for keeping Christmas tree fresh

IF YOU purchase a natural tree,
test for freshness by tapping the
base of the tree on the ground.

If needles start to fall, don’t buy
the tree; or try pulling the needles

pull easily. A dry tree can be very
hazardous.

If cutting your own tree, take
extra care as to how you wield the
hatchet or saw.

preferably under shade, until
you're ready to put it up.

Before you put it up. recut the
butt diagonally (so that « can ab-

sorb water), and rnount the tree

with wide-spread legs so it won’t
tip over. Check the water level dai-
ly and add more as required.

If you have kids or pets, use guy
wires connected to the wall. Never

‘Christmas tree. If possible, put the
tree up in an area you can close off
to children.

Declare the tree recom a non-
smoking area and keep matches

out — if they’re fresh, they won’t Store the tree outdoors, securely in a large reservoir stand

Spring seen in winter

From page 20
that is why the stems often become
twisted, Try to arrange them well
initially because that is the shape
they will hold for the lifetime of
your arrangement.)

In addition to tulips, look also
for narcissus, such as ‘Carlton,’
the large-corona daffodil, one of
the market leaders. The supply of
Dutch irises is now year-round,
with the various shades of blue be-
ing the most popular.

Lilies once were rare in the
winter. It was difficult for growers
to produce strong healthy flowers
during the light-deficient months
of the year. However, efficient ar-
tificial lighting has removed that
obstacle and lilies also are now
available at this time of year.

Even such tender bulbs as freesia
and nerines bloom out of season
under professional conditions and
are available to the rest of us as cut
flowers,

Fotted hyacinths are becoming
increasingly popular in Canada ai
this time of year, too. Especially
nice at Christmas, these are forced
hyacinths which are sold at the
point when the flower clusters are
starting to form.

Just put them on a windowsill or
wherever they wiil receive natural

leave small children alone with a out of the hands of children.

light. They require very little care
— only a bit of water now and
then.

Soon they will open, spreading

their sweet scent throughout the
home or office. Pink, blue and
white varieties generally are
available.

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The Magical Sounds of
Christmas Tradition

Come to Lonsdale Quay Market and experience the spirit

of Christmas — Singers, choirs and talented musicians will
perform daily in the Market from December 9 - 24.

Savor the sounds, the scents, the tastes - and the traditions
of Christmas - at Lonsdale Quay Market.

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