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Shauna's
Editorial If the idea of using a tree that you can plant in your garden later appeals to you this is how I would do it. First choose a tree that you would like to add to your garden. So it may not look exactly as what we have come to think of a traditional Christmas tree; however it will be pleasing in your yard for many years to come It is important to know that a living tree will only tolerate being in your home for a short period of time and will not like to be in a room with a wood stove or other extreme heat source. While it is in your home keep it well watered. Acclimatize it before putting it back out in the cold again by setting it in the garage or carport over night. As your tree will only be in the house a few days (about 7-10 at the very longest!) you may want to make a bit more of a fuss over it than usual. Make sure the whole family is home to set it up so that this new tradition appeals to all. Make your family's favourite easy dinner or have an appie night, it feels like a family party! Get your kids to help with the traditions like lighting candles or choosing Christmas music. I think these are the specials times that your family will treasure. Plan where the tree should be planted before Christmas and if time allows dig the hole so that the hard work is done
Merry Christmas! ...Experience the Joy of Gardening! |
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On Christmas day or Boxing Day your family can make the outing to the yard, with hot chocolate in hand, to plant the tree. When I was a child my parents did this with us only it was a holly bush that we planted on Boxing Day. I really can't remember what I got for Christmas from Santa that year but and we named the holly bush, Jolly Holly, which is still in my parent's yard today!