Page 8, Portland Observer, November 25, 1987
Living Christmas Trees Available
Holiday Travel Requires Extra Time
at the Airport
If a living Christmas tree is your choice for holiday decoration, it s time
to start thinking about making your selection.
A living Christmas is preferred by many people, because the tree isn t
discarded after the holidays,” said Ray McNeilan, Oregon State University
Extension home gardening agent. "The tree is moved outs.de to become an
To avoid lines, traffic congestion, and missed flights, PDX travelers are
urged to:
• Obtain airline tickets prior to the travel date.
• Verify flight inform ation before leaving home.
• Arrive at least an hour before flight time.
• Use the parking hotline 288 PARK
• Utilize curbside baggage check in if possible
• Use the economy lot to save money and avoid traffic congestion.
• Try an alternate form of transportation like taxis or buses.
attractive additional to the home landscape.”
Licmg Christmas frees are now available at many nursery stores and
other retail outlets. These trees usually come in a tub of soil or in balled
and burlapped condition.
If the tree is in a tub. keep it watered until the time comes to move it
outdoors. If the tree is balled and burlapped, set it in a large tub or other
container and keep the burlap moist until the tree is to be moved outside.
McNeilan warns against keeping a living Christmas tree indoors oo
long A living Christmas tree is in a dormant state, and if kept indoors where
temperatures are much higher than outdoors, the tree w ill break dormancy
and begin active growth.
This will be a problem when the tree is finally moved outside again,
McNeilan said. The suddent temperature change may cause the tree to die.
Come celebrate the
and Fred Teifel will be playing the 1860 Gaveau Grand Piano.
As a special treat on Sundays a short program of Christmas music will
be performed by the Jubilee Singers at 1:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to join
in Christmas Caroling at 5 p.m. - a reminder when this historic house was
known as the Multnomah Conservatory of Music.
Contact Mary Sauter, 284 5893, for more information.
ourdoor temperatures gradually.
The pine fir and blue spruce trees that are available as living Christmas
trees in Oregon will eventually grow to be 30-35 feet tall. Avoid planting
them too close to homes because their roots may cause damage to cement
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A living Christmas tree can be used in the landscape as a windbreak
tree, or as a barrier tree to divide the yard or add to the privacy of the home.
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Decorated inside and out w ith garlands, pomsettias, and wreaths, the
Palmer House will have five trees on display during this holiday season. One
of the most unique will boast a collection of over 200 horse ornaments on
loan through the courtesy of Carol Ramsey, Vancouver Teacher and VEA
President Other toys visiting the nursery this year include Mr. Tibbles an
antique toy horse from the Clark County Museum and dolls from the collec­
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Tours of the house are Thursday through Sunday 12:30 to 1:30 and
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fare includes Tories, Sweets and Savoies - all homemade. Doug Dugaard
When moving the tree outdoors, move It into a garage or onto an un­
heated porch first for a few days. This will help the tree acclimate itself to
Grand Opening
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Christmas at the John Palmer House
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