. oryou identify with — your: : preference among the four, glycerine Glycerine in water can cause many problems for birds Peggy Trencell-Whittaker 0 re ECO INFO : HOLD THE glycerine! -"Before we get down to the. . business of the day (more on birds ‘and trees), | must correct a typo in last week’s | column, Instead of - ‘saying that you shouldn't put :'glycerine in bird baths to stop : freezing, the sentence in- advertently left readers'with the o impression: that you should. ° Glycerine i in the: awater, would { sf ; : Giycerinet in. iarge quan tities ‘can also be toxic... hanks to sharp-eyed bird en- husiasts who caught the glitch, nd di Wendy Morton of the Wild. ‘alone s some of the Wild Birds Nature Shop's suggestions for decorating an outdoor tree that will provide food for birds and ‘From page. 1 7. Me pure red, “dark blue: fi ir green, and A “bright yellow. Choose the one col- In abbreviation, here is what “> * Dr, Luescher’s research shows: “Red: represents stimulation, ac- : tivity, fun, and creative, willpower. It is the color of a person who . knows hew to use his or her . Strength and ability. -. . 8 “, Red is the color of vitality and: viewing enjoyment for you. But before we get to outdoor trees, many of you may stil! be in a quandary regarding your indoor Christmas tree. Fake, cut or pot- ted? There are arguments for and against all of them — some en- vironmental, some economic and some emotional. Artificial trees can decrease the overall volume of solid waste pro- duced over the years, but rely on non-renewable resources in their _ manufacture and can’t be chipped or composted when they are past their prime. Cut trees provide a cash crop _ for growers, and are often grown “in areas where the ground is too . poor to support other types of agriculture. If you put it out for curbside pickup after Christmas, it’s a solid waste problem, but with the daily free chipping operation offered at the North Shore Transfer Station, people have a good eco-option. Live trees are usually an en- thusiasti> environmentalist’s preferred opi.2s, Vut they aren’t for everyone, as they can be very’ » heavy to lift, more expensive over the years than the other two choices and, I’ve now read, might cause topsoil. degradation if they are uprooted incorrectly by the commercial growers, If, however, you've got a spot to plant your tree afterward, potted trees can be a wonderful “Christmas tradition for your fam- ily. You can also get a warm glow by donating yuur tree to a local park or green space, : This year, Kevin Bell of the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is inviting owners of live Christmas’ trees to donate them for planting _ self-confidence. ‘Blue: is symbolic of eternity and harmony. It is the color of self- moderation, contentment and satisfaction, Blue is primal maternal at- tachment, loyalty and trust, love - and devotion. Fir green: corresponds to, stability, solidity, persistence, re- silience of the will and a feeling of self-worth. It symbolizes the self-respect of people who 0 defy all inner or outer at the Maplewood Berm off Dollarton, just cast of Yolks Cedar Mill. The big public plant-in is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, but if you can’t store your tree for that long, call Kevin at 987-5922 and he will arrange to have it stored for you, Now that that dilemma is solv- ed, back to your outdoor tree for the birds. This tree must be live and growing, as all the bird and creature activity it will attract would overbalance an artificial tree. Some suggestions for decorating your tree are: @ ropes of popcorn strung on carpet thread @ fresh strung cranberries, either in ropes or little wreaths @ thick fresh orange slices ® dried apple rings @ dried figs ona string | | @ natural rough brown string, - ribbon and raffia for hanging and decoration © pinecones packed with a mix-. ture of | cup chunky peanut but- * ter, | cup suet, 24 cups coarse yellow corn meal, raisins and/or peanuts, and hung with twine ® peanuts in the Shell under the tree © tiny fresh crab apples with stem ® baby dried corn bundles @ large ears of dried colorful corn with husks @ whole walnuts for squirrels | under tree: @ rice cakes © Red Flame seedless grapes tied up in bunches ® coconut shell pieces @.tiny lengths of natural wood or string (for nesting in the spring) @ tufts of quilt filler for decora- tion” citallenges and have the courage of their convictions. Yellow: is preferred by people looking for self-development and liberation, people driven by wanderlust to go off on long voyages. It symbalizes people who love flying and fike to leave the ground of reality. Edith Saatkamp is an interior ‘designer who teaches design and decoration on the North Shore. Friday, December 10, 1993 - North Shore News — 19 SR EU A RE CUE ATS «CE «EE «A KE iCLOSET ORGANIZERS | For Christmas Direct from the manufacturer ° Custom built closet organizer with or without drawers * Installed Do-it-yourself ¢ Mirror Doors * Melamine finish * Elfa Baskets “ * Wire shelving 4 * Accessories me al Showroom Open Mon. -Sat. 9-5 CANADIAN CLOSET “A family owned business since 1984". 1385 Crown St. N. 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