On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:29:30 -0500, Ann wrote:

Grassman expounded:


You need plenty of news paper foloowed by dry, thin kindling wood,
followed by larger pieces of wood. This is to get some heat into the
base of your fire befor you (snip)

This is how I've always lit the spring cleanup fire - then add the
dried up Christmas tree. Never had need for gas or oil (which is bad
for the environment) once that tree went up!


We have more pine cones than anyone would want. They are great fire
starters.