There is an earthy touch that pine cones lend to the Christmas season, giving holiday décor an unpretentious, warm character. Pine cones can be purchased but they are simple to collect. Find a pine in ...

Q: We want to say thanks for the information on how to tree-cycle our Christmas tree. We decided to place it in the backyard and “decorate” it for the birds. It is amazing how quickly we’ve had ...

Air-drying: The first method is to air-dry them. Corral them up in a breathable container like a wicker basket or a woven shopping bag. Lay the base of the container with a sheet of paper to collect ...