Poinsettia Not Poisonous Says Manitoba Expert
Manitoba agriculture official Fred Weir says poinsettias are not poisonous and eating many plants could upset stomachs, a view echoed by the Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation. No scientific data links poinsettias to serious poisoning, despite lingering myths. Knox Henry of the foundation demonstrated safety by snacking on poinsettia leaves at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
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Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation
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Winter Area opens new snowmobile trails in Sandilands forest
About 50 miles southeast of Winnipeg in Sandilands Provincial Forest a new winter playground for snowmobile fans will open when snow cover is enough. It features 125 miles of groomed trails in four one way loops, warm up huts for overnight stays and three access points with parking. An adjoining area east of Marchand offers 25 miles of marked ski trails and a toboggan hill for cross country skiers and snowshoers.
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St Francis credited with first Nativity scene in 1224
The article notes St Francis of Assisi assembled the first Nativity scene in AD 1224 using live participants and animals. St Joseph's Church in Los Angeles has long carried on the Christmas crib tradition, and Francis also popularized Christmas caroling, echoed today by groups from many churches and organizations.
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St. Francis of Assisi
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
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Los Angeles
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Needle Drop Delayed By Cool Storage And Water
Manitoba horticulturist Fred Weir advises that keeping a live Christmas tree in a cool place such as a garage and trimming the trunk to expose new wood can delay needle loss. A tree with a base in water can last 10 days or more in dry home conditions, while sunlight may deepen color and encourage buds to open. Scots Pine Red Pine Balsam Fir and native black spruce are common city lots trees, with black spruce shedding needles less slowly.
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