Yule Gift Wrapping Ideas (That Don’t Look Christmas-y!)

Blessed Thistle

    Blessed Thistle or Cnicus Benedictus is a small annual plant that grows to around two feet tall. The leaves are hairy with spiny edges and it has yellow flowers which bloom from May to August. It is believed to be called “blessed” thistle because it was used in medieval times to cure the … Continue reading Blessed Thistle

The Cedar

There are several types of cedar tree.  They include: Cedrus Libani – an evergreen conifer which is native to Lebanon, Turkey and Syria.  It can grow as tall as 35 meters and has several trunks with clear horizontal layers in its structure. It has black/brown bark with spaced ridges and cracks and dark green leaves … Continue reading The Cedar

How to Care for a Freshly Cut Christmas Tree

If you are a like me you like your Yule Tree to be a live one. If so here are some ideas for keeping it green and fresh.

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