In article , Mary Fisher
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"CK" wrote in message
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For many years now we have used a Bay tree in a tub as a Christmas tree.
It has the advantage of not dropping needles and also smelling very nice!.
For the rest of the year it lives on the patio and provides us with bay
leaves for
our cooking surprisingly enough!
Chris King ~ Somerset

That sounds delightful!

When we lived in Cornwall, we had masses of holly growing naturally
about the place. We used to select a bush full and glowing with bright
berries for our annual Xmas tree and it always attracted a lot of
favourable comment. We don't have that abundance of holly now, but we do
have a lovely tree of it not far from our front door which we decorate
with Xmas lights for the festive season. It is a delight to see the
village carol singers gathering round it when they call each year and it
gives an appropriate welcome to visitors calling on us at Yuletide. Up
to now the tree is full of berries, but they are often taken by birds
during winter - a Xmas gift to our feathered friends!
--
Alan & Joan Gould, North Lincs.