I realize this is something none of us is going to try at home but what an inspiration! I spotted this poinsettia Christmas tree in the lobby of my dentist’s office last week — isn’t it amazing? If red and green are the colours of Christmas then this tree has the season all sewn up.
Poinsettias are native to Mexico but they grow wild all over Central and South America. In Brazil, I saw poinsettia trees 40-feet tall!
Some folks are suspicious of the potted plants believing them to be poisonous, especially to pets, but my research suggests there’s actually nothing toxic about poinsettias.
For me, poinsettias are as integral to the season as a bona fide Christmas tree. For instructions on the proper care and feeding of your poinsettia I turned up this handy little link from the University of Illinois. Whatever you’re celebrating this season, I wish you a wonderful holiday with your family and friends and a healthy, prosperous New Year!
December 19th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Good morning Chris, reminding me of a dentist appointment I have to make. Stunning tree, just perfect and unusual.
May I take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Holiday and New Year
It’s been a pleasure to enjoy this blog
December 20th, 2009 at 9:56 am
I join Lois in wishing you and yours all the best for a Happy Christmas and healthy and prosperous 2010!
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December 20th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year 2010.
December 20th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Wishing you and yours all the best now and in the coming year, thanks for a fabulous year of Style North postings, I have been following your TO Live With Culture, great job.
December 20th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
It is a beatufiful poinsettia Christmas in a season meant to inspire and remind us of the wonder of life. Wishing you all the best for the holdiay seasons. I hope Santa brings you lots of toys for big boys!
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
So good to see those holiday windows. Like you, I used to love going downtown to see the Eaton’s and Simpson’s windows, and I took my kids when they were little, too. I’m not in TO any more, so I’m thrilled to see your pics. The poinsettia tree is wonderful, too!