If you don't make your own Christmas tree.....

[alan refail]

.....now's the time to start.

Britain's Christmas tree plantations hit by mysterious killer fungus

For twenty years now we've made a "tree" from hazel branches. The decorations and lights show up much better, it's free and there's no sweeping up needles.

[oldherbaceous]

Morning Alan, would there be any chance of posting a picture of your tree when made, as it sounds a very good idea, and i just love homemade things.

[Johnboy]

Hi Alan,
As usual the reporters have it wrong. The Nordman Fir is not the typical Christmas tree because the typical and mostly used tree is the Norway Spruce.
What concerns me is that the Nordman Firs are suffering from yet another imported diseasewhich again means another DEFRA failure.
JB

[alan refail]

Morning Alan, would there be any chance of posting a picture of your tree when made, as it sounds a very good idea, and i just love homemade things.

Dear OH

Your wish is fulfilled - look here viewtopic.php?p=107342#p107342

[oldherbaceous]

I wondered what had happened there for a minute when i clicked on the link, thought i hade made the spiced punch a little strong, for a moment.

[Diane]

That's really pretty - love it.

[Primrose]

I liked that. It's a lovely idea for anybody not having space for a tree and very artistic.