18 - Friday, Gecember 13, 1991 - North Shore News HOME & GARDEN Bonsai makes special gift From page 15 ‘silver and are normally colorless, although tinted globes are some-- times available. Speaking of Fine Gardening Magazine, you might want to consider a subscription as a suit- able gift. Even the rare gardener that chooses not to get involved with books is usually a sucker for a garden magazine. You can con- tact Tauton Publications direct at 1-800-888-8286 to place an order. Other magazines worth consider- ing are Horticulture (1-303-447- 9330), Organic Gardening (1- 800-441-7761), Canadian Garden- ing (1-416-475-8440) and our own Gardens West (732-4411). A live gift is a special gift and the bonsai remains as the most distinctive example of the living gift. Ocean Park Nurseries (1-. 536-8512) in the White Rock/ Ocean Park area is a good source for bonsai in Vancouver. They also carry a wide selection of bon- sai pots and tools. Hobbs (261-5998) is a garden furnishings store cowned and operated by Thomas Hobbs of florist shop fame. In it you will find such tantalizing items as the HaddonStene Jine of garden or- naments and furnishings from England and Whichford pottery produced by the author of the popular book, The Terracotta Garden. Many articles such as sundials, bird baths, weather vanes, wind chimes, solid brass, ornamental faucets and fine gardening tools can be found in the previously mentioned locations as well as the two best known garden boutiques in town, The Avant Gardener (926-8784) and The Earthrise Garden Store (736-8404). The lat- ter two can also pravide some of the more unusual and charming items. If your lust for gardening gear goes beyond all bounds of nor- mality and you are in the market for some truly unique deccrations for the tree, check out the new line of tree ornaments at The Avant Gardener. These intricate and high quality miniatures come in the form of squirrels, gazebos, garden gates (hmmmm?), watering cans, etc. and would be a great way to declare your love of gardening. Gardeners are not strange peo- ple, they just happen to be well- rooted in their own world of garden gadgets ana greenery. In- dulge them. Staying home poses own set of hazards PUBLICITY ABOUT drinking and driving means more and more people party at home during the holidays. Groups assign a ‘‘desig- nated driver’? who does not im- bibe. Party givers invite friends and family to spend the night if they have had too muck to drink. The District of North Vancouver Fire Department reminds you that drinking at home poses its own set of hazards. The holiday season is a time for festive gatherings. That often means drinks — mulled wines or egg nogs that pack an alcoholic punch. Those holiday parties are fun, but alcohol dulls a drinker's senses, making fire hazards an even greater risk than usual. Studies have shown that more than one-third of those who die during fires have enough alcohol in their blood to be legally drunk. These people are victims of a double whammy. First, peopie under the influence of alcohol tend to be more careless and invite fire to strike. They drop cigarettes and matches into upholstered furniture, bed- ding and carpeting. Even their own clothing — without noticing. They also knock over candles and space heaters without noticing. Second, they fall asleep — sound asleep — easily. And they § _are hard to wake. So they usually do not hear a sounding smoke detector or calls of ‘‘firet’’ Even if they awaken, their reactions are not quick or rational cnough to save themselves. So if you are going to drink, limit yourself to one drink per hour — whether beer, wine or TIFFANY FIXTURE @ bevelled glass @ 21" wide © GX4OWI! downlight. ens ¥ Licht 2390 East Hastings * comer of nesange & Mans ime, a= 2514007 HOT TIPS North Vancouver District Fire Department hard liquor. More will make you drunk enough to start a careless fire and too drunk to save yourself if you have to. If any of your guests spend the night in your home, pian to help them wake up and get up and get out if a fire should break out. A house that has just hosted a party is a high-risk place for a fire to start. Cigarettes dropped into cushions smolder unnoticed for hours — waiting for everyone to be asleep — before erupting into flames. House parties are safer than drinking in public places because there is a greater chance that drinkers will be stopped from driving by friends or family. Never let loved ones drive drunk. 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