09.21.08
What makes a good center piece.
When it’s time to make a beautiful and fresh balsam center piece it is important to wait for the season. Of course you can pick fresh baslam anytime, but if you want it to last, the time of the year is important. Depending on your climate, it is best to watch the calender and your weather channel. The balsam lasts when the tempature has dropped and the needs of the balsam has set. This happpens around November, the 5th in the northeast and later as your travel south. A good rule of thumb, if your not getting frost, then it’s not time. Once you have decided to go out and get your tips, only break from the elbow to your hand. This does not hurt a mature tree and after a year the tree will grow even fuller. break the branches into hands and prepare your base. A foam base works best for holding your material. Also you may want to hot glue your foam into a bowl or plastic dish. start from the middle and work your way out keeping your longer pieces pointed out. add a few colorful decorations and candles and you have made a nice center piece for your home.�
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