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 WINTER NOVEMBER 2009 

Pennsylvania Pride Winter Newsletter

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History of the Christmas Tree 
 
It's amazing how much history there is about the origin of the Christmas Tree. It seems that even ancient people thought that plants and trees that remained green all year had special meaning. In many countries it was believed that the evergreens kept away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness - which is why they hung boughs of evergreens everywhere around their homes.
 
 
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Live Christmas Tree Care 
 Christmas Ball
 
Each Christmas season, many homeowners take the opportunity to add to their landscapes by using B&B (balled & burlapped) or potted LIVE evergreens for their indoor Christmas Tree. While on the surface this may seem difficult, it is in fact pretty simple to be successful with following a few basic guidelines, common sense, and being aware of the weather.
 
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Cut Christmas Tree Care 
 Christmas Ball
 
Believe it or not, fresh cut Christmas tree stands will be everywhere before you know it! (I've already seen "cut your own" tree farm signs popping up along the roadsides!) And if you're the type of person who likes the aroma of a fresh Fraser Fir wafting throughout the house the day after Thanksgiving, here are some tips for keeping your tree nice and happy for the following weeks:
 
 
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Pennsylvania Pride Tree & Shrub Club

Share your gardening experiences with us!
 
Email us stories (good or bad) regarding your gardening experiences with
 Pennsylvania Pride trees and shrubs.
 
Out of the list of emails we receive, the 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th email will each receive a $50 Pennsylvania Pride Gift Certificate!
 
We will list the lucky winners in our next Newsletter - Good Luck!
 
This Gift Certificate may be used towards the purchase of any Pennsylvania Pride product.
 
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Pennsylvania Pride Tree & Shrub Guide
 
Tree & Shrub GuideA "must have" guide for any gardener. Loaded with tons of useful gardening information as well as colorful pictures and fun descriptions of our plants! 
 
 
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Matthew 1:22-23  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel - which means, "God with us."
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