“I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus, underneath the mistletoe last night…”¹ “Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la…”² “The Holly and the Ivy, when they are both full grown…”³ “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, thy leaves are so unchanging…”4 What do these Christmas songs all have in common? Why, the… Read more »
With Christmas only two months away, I thought I would get in the spirit with a few facts on one of my favourite Christmas trees – The Fir Tree! Five Favourite Facts About Firs 1. Fir Trees fall under the Abies Genus. There are about 50 species in the subsequent Pinaceae family. Note that the Douglas Fir… Read more »
For as long as people have wandered the earth, they have been curious about the world around them. This includes experimenting with whatever they come across—trees included. While some plants are poisonous or noxious, there are many others which can be used for everything from relieving everyday ailments to tackling more acute problems. Can you think… Read more »